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. 

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.

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.

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

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Recipe card

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

US CustomaryMetric

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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