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Plate of delicious homemade condensed milk cookies

Condensed Milk Cookies

These soft and tender cookies with a delicate buttery taste and caramel notes from sweetened condensed milk are perfect with coffee, tea, or as sandwich cookies.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Use high-quality butter for best flavor.
  • ½ cup sweetened condensed milk This acts as the main sweetener and binder.
  • ½ cup powdered sugar Helps achieve a smooth texture.
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour Sets the structure of the cookies.
  • ¼ cup cornstarch Reduces gluten development for a tender crumb.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt Balances sweetness.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy — about 2–3 minutes.
  2. Add sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract, beating until fully combined and smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms.
Baking
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and place on the baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
  3. Bake for 12–15 minutes or until the edges are just turning golden; the tops should remain pale.
  4. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Notes

For extra tenderness, add an extra tablespoon of cornstarch and reduce flour by the same amount. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to one week.