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Condensed Milk Cookies Recipe

Condensed Milk Cookies Recipe

Bake Condensed Milk Cookies Recipe for chewy, buttery cookies with caramel notes from condensed milk.

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Yield24

Ingredients

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) so it's ready when the dough is formed; setting the oven early keeps the baking rhythm smooth and predictable. While it warms, gather your mixing bowl and tools so the process moves without interruption.

Step 2: Cream the butter and sugar

In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter with the granulated sugar until the mixture is pale, airy, and slightly ribbon-like when the beater lifts away. This creaming step traps tiny air pockets and gives the cookies a tender crumb, so work until it's noticeably lighter in color and texture.

Step 3: Add condensed milk and vanilla

Pour in the sweetened condensed milk and a splash of vanilla extract, then beat just until homogenous and glossy. The condensed milk adds a dense, caramel-like sweetness and a slightly sticky sheen to the dough, making it soft and very cohesive.

Step 4: Whisk the dry ingredients

In a separate bowl whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly distributed. This dry mix should look uniform and powdery, with no visible pockets of leavening — a simple whisk keeps everything consistent for even texture.

Step 5: Combine dry and wet into a soft dough

Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, folding and mixing until a soft, slightly tacky dough forms that holds together without being greasy. The finished dough should feel pliable, with a faint sheen from the condensed milk and no loose flour remaining.


Step 6: Scoop dough onto a lined baking sheet

Spoon or scoop rounded portions of dough onto a baking sheet lined with crinkled parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart. The scoops will be slightly domed and soft; place them deliberately so they have room to spread.

Step 7: Flatten each cookie slightly

Gently press each scoop with the back of a spoon or your fingertips to flatten them just a little — this encourages even baking and creates the signature cracked top. The surface should show shallow craters and a tactile, rustic texture.

Step 8: Bake until edges are lightly golden

Bake in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes, watching for the edges to gain a light golden hue while the centers remain soft. The cookies should smell buttery and sweet with a hint of caramel from the condensed milk.

Step 9: Cool briefly then transfer to a rack

Remove the baking sheet and let the cookies rest on the parchment for about 5 minutes so they firm up, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, the cookies will be slightly thick, chewy inside, and show delicate cracks and a warm golden color.

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