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    Condensed milk cookies

    Published: Sep 11, 2023 by Anna

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    Soft and chewy, these easy condensed milk cookies are delicious and quick-to-make sweet treats that you can prepare at home in no time with minimal equipment. 

    Cookies stacked on top of each other on a wooden board. One bite is taken from the top cookie and crumbs are lying around.
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    • What is condensed milk?
    • Why you should try this condensed milk cookie recipe
    • What ingredients you will need
    • Cooking tips
    • How to make condensed milk cookies
    • Possible variations
    • FAQ
    • More cookie recipes you may like
    • Recipe card

    What is condensed milk?

    Condensed milk is a thick, sweet, and creamy dairy product made by removing most of the water content from regular milk that was combined with sugar. This process results in a concentrated, shelf-stable product with a rich, caramelized flavor and a consistency similar to a thick syrup. Condensed milk is often used in a variety of desserts and beverages to add sweetness and creaminess, making it a popular ingredient in recipes such as fudge, Condensed milk ice cream, and Pumpkin pie.

    Why you should try this condensed milk cookie recipe

    • No chilling is required. Unlike many cookie recipes that require dough chilling before baking, this condensed milk cookie recipe skips that step, making it a quick and convenient option for when you're craving freshly baked cookies in a hurry.
    • You can adjust these homemade cookies to your taste. These cookies made with sweetened milk are highly adaptable to your preferences. You can incorporate vanilla extract for a flavor boost, or get creative by adding things like chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruits to customize the cookies to your liking.

    What ingredients you will need

    • Bread flour – You can replace bread flour with all-purpose flour but your cookies will be less chewy.
    • Baking soda – You can’t replace baking soda with baking powder in this condensed milk cookie recipe.
    • Salt
    • Unsalted butter – If you’re using salted butter, skip adding the salt.
    • White granulated sugar
    • Egg
    • Sweetened condensed milk
    • Vanilla extract – Optional but highly recommended. Even if you choose not to use vanilla extract, these sweetened condensed milk cookies will still taste delicious.
    A hand is holding a cut-in-half cookie.

    Cooking tips

    • All ingredients should be at room temperature. Ingredients at room temperature combine better and easier. It helps create a smoother and more homogenous dough, resulting in evenly baked cookies with a soft and chewy texture.
    • Avoid beating the sugar and butter until they become fluffy. Just like with my Matcha cookies or these Raspberry cookies, you should avoid excessive aeration when creaming butter and sugar together. Beating them until they resemble a homogeneous paste ensures that the cookies maintain their chewy texture.
    • Bake in batches. To achieve consistent and well-baked cookies, bake them in batches, even if it means a little extra time in the kitchen. This will allow your cookies to spread and brown evenly. 

    How to make condensed milk cookies

    1. Preheat the oven to 175C (350F) and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
    2. Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. 
    3. Beat the butter and sugar on medium for 1-2 minutes until it resembles a homogenous paste, scraping the sides and the bottom of the bowl in the middle of the process. 
    4. Then, add the egg and beat until fully incorporated and the mixture has emulsified. 
    5. Add the condensed milk and beat until incorporated.
    6. Add the dry mixture and mix on low just until no dry ingredients are left.
    7. Scoop out 14 cookie dough balls on a baking sheet, leaving a 2” (5cm) distance in between. 
    8. Bake in two batches for 12-13 minutes, or until the cookies have spread, and become golden on the edges. 
    9. Allow the cookies to cool completely before serving.
    A collage image shows how to make condensed milk cookies in six steps.

    Possible variations

    • Add some nuts. For an extra layer of flavor and texture, consider adding a generous handful of chopped pecans or walnuts to your cookie dough
    • Add chocolate chips. Just fold the chocolate chips of your choice into the dough before forming the cookie dough balls to create chocolate chip cookies that taste amazing.
    • Add lemon or orange zest. It's a great way to elevate the flavor profile of your cookies and give them a unique twist.

    FAQ

    How to store these cookies?

    Store them at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

    How to freeze them?

    You can freeze these cookies for up to 2 months.

    How to store condensed milk cookie dough?

    Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and store the dough in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze it for up to 2 months.

    Cookies stacked on top of each other on a wooden board. Crumbs are lying around.

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    Recipe card

    Cookies stacked on top of each other on a wooden board. One bite is taken from the top cookie and crumbs are lying around.

    Condensed milk cookies

    Soft and chewy, these easy condensed milk cookies are delicious and quick-to-make sweet treats that you can prepare at home in no time with minimal equipment.
    Print Pin Rate
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes minutes
    Servings: 14 cookies
    Calories: 146kcal
    Author: Anna

    Equipment

    • Digital kitchen scale
    • Rubber spatula
    • Mixing bowl
    • Stand mixer or hand mixer and a large mixing bowl or use a metal whisk
    • Parchment paper

    Ingredients

    • 200 g bread flour
    • ¾ teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract optional
    • 80 g unsalted butter at room temperature
    • 135 g white granulated sugar
    • 1 medium egg at room temperature
    • 50 g condensed milk sweetened

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 175C (350F) and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
    • In a bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt.
    • In the bowl of a stand mixer (or use a mixing bowl and a hand mixer or a metal whisk), add the butter and white sugar. Beat on medium for 1-2 minutes until it resembles a homogenous paste, scraping the sides and the bottom of the bowl in the middle of the process. DO NOT beat the butter until fluffy.
    • Then, add the egg and beat until fully incorporated and the mixture has emulsified.
    • Add the condensed milk and beat until incorporated.
    • Add the dry mixture and mix on low just until no dry ingredients are left.
    • Scoop out 14 cookie dough balls (approximately 35g each) on a baking sheet, leaving a 2” (5cm) distance in between.
    • Bake in two batches for 12-13 minutes, or until the cookies have spread, and become golden on the edges.
    • Remove from the oven and drop the tray on a flat surface to deflate the cookies. Let them cool down for 10 minutes on the tray. After, transfer onto a cooling rack to cool down completely.

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    Notes

    Store at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
    Freeze these cookies for up to 2 months.
    Store the dough in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze it for up to 2 months.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Condensed milk cookies
    Serving Size
     
    1 cookie
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    146
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    6
    g
    9
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    3
    g
    19
    %
    Trans Fat
     
    0.2
    g
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    0.3
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Cholesterol
     
    25
    mg
    8
    %
    Sodium
     
    152
    mg
    7
    %
    Potassium
     
    34
    mg
    1
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    22
    g
    7
    %
    Fiber
     
    0.3
    g
    1
    %
    Sugar
     
    12
    g
    13
    %
    Protein
     
    2
    g
    4
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    170
    IU
    3
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    0.1
    mg
    0
    %
    Calcium
     
    16
    mg
    2
    %
    Iron
     
    0.2
    mg
    1
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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