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Delicious homemade condensed milk cookies on a plate.

Condensed Milk Cookies

A warm, buttery cookie that uses sweetened condensed milk for sugar and structure, delivering a tender crumb with a hint of caramel sweetness.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup sweetened condensed milk Use high-quality sweetened condensed milk for best results.
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened Use room-temperature butter for best results.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Use pure vanilla extract, not imitation.
  • ½ cup sugar
Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour Spoon and level the flour into the measuring cup.
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
Optional Mix-ins
  • ½ cup chocolate chips or nuts Optional, add according to preference.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and slightly fluffy using a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed.
  3. Add the condensed milk and vanilla, then mix until fully combined and glossy.
Mixing Dry Ingredients
  1. Whisk the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl until evenly mixed.
  2. Slowly add the dry mix to the wet bowl and stir on low until just combined; avoid overmixing.
Adding Mix-ins and Portioning
  1. Fold in chocolate chips or nuts if using.
  2. Use a tablespoon or a 1½-inch cookie scoop to portion the dough onto the prepared sheet, spacing cookies at least 2 inches apart.
  3. Flatten each mound slightly with the back of a spoon or palm for even spreading.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden and centers look set but not dry.
  2. Remove the tray and let cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Store cooled cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. Freeze baked cookies for up to 3 months.