Description
These Condensed Milk Cookies are tender, mildly sweet, and incredibly easy to make with just a few simple ingredients. With a soft, buttery texture and a hint of vanilla, they are perfect for tea time or as a sweet treat any time of the day.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking the cookies.
- Cream Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, sweetened condensed milk, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is light in color and smooth in texture, ensuring even incorporation of ingredients.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt thoroughly to distribute the leavening and seasoning evenly.
- Form Dough: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until a soft dough forms. Avoid overmixing to maintain tenderness.
- Shape Cookies: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading. Slightly flatten each ball with the bottom of a glass or your palm for even baking.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges turn lightly golden, indicating they are cooked through but still soft inside.
- Cool: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the sheet for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely, which helps maintain their texture.
Notes
- These cookies have a tender texture and mild sweetness, making them ideal companions to tea or coffee.
- You can roll the cookie dough balls in sugar prior to baking for a sweet crust or dip the cooled cookies in melted chocolate for added indulgence.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to keep them fresh.
