Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need to create these melt-in-your-mouth condensed milk cookies. Each ingredient plays a crucial role in achieving the perfect texture and flavor:
- All-Purpose Flour: The foundation of our cookies, providing structure and that classic cookie chewiness. Ensure it’s measured correctly for the best results.
- Unsalted Butter: Softened butter is key for creating tender cookies. It adds richness, flavor, and helps in achieving that perfect golden-brown edge.
- Granulated Sugar: For sweetness, of course! Granulated sugar also helps in creating a slightly crisp exterior and a soft interior.
- Sweetened Condensed Milk: The star ingredient! This adds a unique sweetness and a wonderfully chewy texture that differentiates these cookies from regular sugar cookies.
- Egg: Acts as a binder, holding all the ingredients together and adding moisture and richness to the cookie dough. Use a large egg for consistency.
- Vanilla Extract: A touch of vanilla enhances the overall flavor profile, adding warmth and depth to the sweetness. Pure vanilla extract is recommended for the best taste.
- Baking Powder: The leavening agent that gives the cookies a slight lift and a soft, airy texture. Ensure it’s fresh for optimal results.
- Pinch of Salt: Balances the sweetness and enhances all the other flavors in the recipe. Don’t skip this seemingly small but essential ingredient!
Instructions
Follow these simple step-by-step instructions to bake a batch of perfect condensed milk cookies every time:
- Preheat Your Oven & Prep Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper. This prevents sticking and makes for easy cleanup.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. This step is crucial for incorporating air into the dough, resulting in lighter cookies. You can use an electric mixer or do this by hand with a whisk or spatula.
- Incorporate Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined. Ensure the egg is fully incorporated into the butter and sugar mixture for a smooth batter.
- Add Condensed Milk: Pour in the sweetened condensed milk and mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix at this stage. Overmixing can lead to tougher cookies.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisking ensures the baking powder and salt are evenly distributed throughout the flour.
- Gradually Add Dry Ingredients to Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed or by hand until just combined. Mix until you no longer see streaks of flour. Again, avoid overmixing.
- Scoop Cookie Dough: Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie to allow for spreading. You can use a cookie scoop for uniform cookies.
- Bake to Golden Perfection: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown and the centers are just set. Baking time may vary slightly depending on your oven, so keep an eye on them.
- Cool on Baking Sheets: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This allows them to firm up a bit and prevents them from breaking when you move them.
- Enjoy!: Once cooled, these delightful condensed milk cookies are ready to be enjoyed! They are perfect on their own, with a glass of milk, or alongside your favorite hot beverage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: one normal portion
- Calories: 120
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g