Condensed Milk Cookies are one of those simple recipes that always surprise people. Thank you so much for being here — these cookies are soft, buttery, slightly chewy, and incredibly easy to make. Sweetened condensed milk gives them a rich flavor and a soft bakery-style texture that makes them completely irresistible.
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Overview of Recipe Content
These Condensed Milk Cookies are soft butter cookies made with sweetened condensed milk, chocolate chips, and vanilla. They are easy, quick to make, and perfect for holidays, cookie boxes, or everyday baking.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Soft and buttery cookies
- Easy one-bowl recipe
- No need to chill dough
- Perfect for beginners
- Great for holidays
- Kid-friendly recipe
- Bakery-style cookies at home
What It Tastes Like
These cookies taste rich, buttery, and sweet with soft centers and slightly crisp edges. The condensed milk adds a caramel-like sweetness and keeps the cookies soft for days.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (250g) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup (120ml) sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup (100g) sugar
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (80g) chocolate chips or chunks
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp baking powder
- A pinch of salt
Tools Needed
Suggested Substitutions and Additions
- Add white chocolate chips
- Add chopped nuts
- Add coconut flakes
- Add lemon zest
- Add sprinkles
- Dip cookies in melted chocolate
- Add cinnamon
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How to Make Condensed Milk Cookies
Step 1 – Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2 – Cream Butter and Sugar
In a bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Step 3 – Add Condensed Milk and Vanilla
Add sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract and mix until smooth.
Step 4 – Add Dry Ingredients
Add flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix until a soft dough forms.
Step 5 – Add Chocolate Chips
Fold in chocolate chips.
Step 6 – Shape Cookies
Scoop cookie dough balls and place on baking sheet. Slightly flatten them.
Step 7 – Bake
Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
Let cookies cool before serving.
What to Serve with Condensed Milk Cookies
These cookies are perfect with:
- Coffee
- Tea
- Milk
- Hot chocolate
- Vanilla ice cream
- Caramel sauce
- Chocolate sauce
Perfect for dessert, snack, or cookie boxes.
Tips for Making It Perfect
- Use softened butter, not melted.
- Do not overmix the dough.
- Slightly flatten cookies before baking.
- Do not overbake to keep cookies soft.
- Add extra chocolate chips on top before baking.
- Store cookies in airtight container.
- Dough can be refrigerated for thicker cookies.
Storage Instructions
Room Temperature
Store cookies in airtight container for up to 5 days.
Freezer
Freeze cookie dough balls for up to 2 months.
Reheating
Warm cookies in microwave for 10 seconds.
General Information
Sweetened condensed milk is often used in baking because it adds sweetness, moisture, and a soft texture to cookies and cakes. These cookies are similar to butter cookies but softer and richer.
They are perfect for:
- Holiday baking
- Cookie boxes
- Bake sales
- Parties
- Afternoon snacks
- Gifts
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make these cookies without chocolate chips?
Yes, you can make them as plain butter cookies.
Can I freeze the dough?
Yes, freeze dough balls and bake later.
Why are my cookies spreading too much?
Butter may be too soft or dough too warm.
Can I add nuts?
Yes, walnuts or pecans work great.
Can I make them gluten free?
Use gluten-free all-purpose flour.
Conclusion
These Condensed Milk Cookies are soft, buttery, easy to make, and absolutely delicious. They are perfect for holidays, cookie boxes, or anytime you want a simple homemade cookie that everyone will love.
If you love cookie recipes, you should also try chocolate chip cookies or butter cookies next.
Thank you for baking with me today!
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Nutritional Information (Per Cookie Approx.)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 140 |
| Carbohydrates | 16g |
| Protein | 2g |
| Fat | 7g |
| Sugar | 9g |
| Sodium | 60mg |
Condensed Milk Cookies – Soft, Buttery & Irresistibly Easy Cookies
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 20 cookies 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Soft and buttery Condensed Milk Cookies with chocolate chips. Easy homemade cookie recipe.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter softened
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup chocolate chips
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Pinch of salt
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Beat butter and sugar until fluffy.
3. Add condensed milk and vanilla.
4. Add flour, baking powder and salt.
5. Fold in chocolate chips.
6. Scoop cookie dough onto baking sheet.
7. Bake 10–12 minutes.
Notes
Use softened butter.
Do not overbake.
Store in airtight container.
Dough can be frozen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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