Vanilla Wafers

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

Combine butter and lard in a mixing bowl and cream together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Gradually add sugar to the creamed butter and lard, beating well until the mixture is pale and airy.

Beat in the egg until fully incorporated, then add vanilla extract and mix until combined.

In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.

Alternate adding the flour mixture and milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with flour, stirring gently until just combined.

Drop spoonfuls of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Bake for 10-12 minutes until the wafers are light golden brown around the edges.

Cool wafers on the baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.