Condensed Milk Cookies
Simple to make, these soft baked three ingredient condensed milk cookies are festive, light and taste fantastic!
Sweetened Condensed Milk Cookies
I’ve always loved cookies…
And I know I’ve shared this recipe for condensed milk cookies with you a while ago.
These cookies are great for any party and even Valentine’s day, which is less than a month away.
But today is a special day.
My friend and food blogger Meggan from Culinary Hill had a gorgeous baby girl on Friday!
I’m so happy for her family wish them love, luck and happiness!
With her creative recipes, Meggan’s blog is fun to read. She is so sweet and I feel lucky to know her.
In honor of Meggan and her new baby girl, some of her blogging friends and I are throwing her a virtual baby shower.
Joining me for the baby shower are:
Janette from Culinary Ginger – Vanilla Cupcakes With Orange Frosting
Nagi from Recipe Tin Eats – Classic Lamingtons
Kathleen from Hapa Nom Nom – Fortune Cookies
Maggie from Omnivore’s Cookbook – Healthy Green Curry Mac and Cheese
Allie from Baking A Moment – Persimmon Cheesecake
Helen from Scrummy Lane – Strawberry and Angel Cake Skewers With Chocolate Dipping Sauce.
Make sure you check their baby shower recipes out and of course head over to Culinary Hill to congratulate Meggan!
I decided to go with an old recipe, in fact, this is the most popular recipe on my blog right now.
I’ve been planning to repost the recipe with new, better looking pictures and the baby shower was the perfect excuse to do this.
And of course, cookies are always a great addition for any baby shower menu in my opinion.
Condensed Milk Cookies
These come together very quickly and the dough could be prepared days in advance.
This dough is a little soft and I prefer to chill it for at least 30 minutes (or overnight) before I roll the cookies out.
After rolling the dough into balls, I chilled the cookies for 1 more hour before baking.
This completely prevented spreading and this time I ended up with chunkier cookies or even cookie balls (I did not flatten them to keep the ball shape).
Condensed Milk Cookies
And since Meggan’s baby is a girl, I had to add pink sprinkles.
Just used Valentine’s Day sprinkles and thought these cookies would be great for Valentines Day, too.
To decorate them, you can use any sprinkles of your choice, roll them into chopped nuts or dip these condensed milk cookies in melted chocolate after they are baked.
These condensed milk cookies taste best if they are soft baked.
If you over bake them, they’ll get hard and will not taste as good.
They aren’t overly sweet, so if you like to make them sweeter, swap 1 tbsp flour with powdered sugar.
Make sure you store them in airtight container at room temperature.
Condensed Milk Sprinkle Cookies
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup self rising flour
- sprinkles to decorate
Instructions
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In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment, cream butter on medium speed for 3 minutes, until soft and fluffy.
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Add condensed milk and beat on medium until incorporated.
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Add in self-rising flour and mix until just incorporated. Do not over mix. This dough is dry and soft, but not crumby,
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Gather dough into a ball and cover with plastic wrap. Chill for 30 minutes.
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After you chill dough for 30 minutes, roll it into balls ( I used 1 Tbsp to measure balls with the same size) and then roll balls into sprinkles. Chill for 1 hour, to prevent spreading.
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Preheat oven to 325 F (160 C). Lime baking sheet with parchment paper (or Silpat). Place cookies onto baking sheet, leaving 1.5 inch between them.
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Bake cookies for 8 minutes for soft baked and 10 minutes for cookies that are more well done. (Outside of the cookies should be starting to set, but they should be soft to touch). Keep an eye on these, because they can easily burn. Baking times may vary.
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Transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Recipe Notes
Baking times may vary. Keep an eye on these.
The use of self rising flour is essential. To make self rising flour at home- place 1 1/2 tsp baking powder and 1/2 tsp salt in a measuring cup, then add all purpose flour to measure 1 cup.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 88, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 15mg, Sodium: 8mg, Potassium: 27mg, Carbohydrates: 8g, Sugar: 3g, Protein: 1g, Vitamin A: 175%, Vitamin C: 0.2%, Calcium: 19%, Iron: 0.1%
These are ADORABLE and I honestly cannot believe they are only 3 ingredients! I love this ball version 🙂 And YES they are perfect for Valentine’s Day! (And for a baby shower!) Congratulations Meggan!!
Glad you like these Nagi!!! I think Meggan is very happy with the virtual baby shower !
These look so indulgent. I love how few ingredients there are in this too.
Thanks Dannii!
Hi MIra! Your virtual shower is too cute =) Almost as cute as they cookies that look so moist and mouth popping delicious that I would be sampling them all day. I love all the pretty sprinkles you put on top. They are so customizable for any shower, party or event, V-day or even St. Paddy’s Day here =) Too cute.
Thanks so much Laura!
These cookies are adorable and look so soft and delicious! I can’t believe they only contain THREE ingredients! Awesome 🙂 Pinned!!
Congratulations to Meggan and her new bundle of joy!!
Thanks Ceara! You are so sweet!
These cookies are so adorable! They are the perfect cookie for a baby shower. Congratulations to Meggan on her sweet little bundle of joy!
Thank you Jen 🙂
Congratulations, Meggan!! And what a perfect sweet for a baby shower, Mira! With our son’s lacrosse season starting soon I’m always looking for simple delicious recipes that will work for tailgating…I can’t wait to try these all dressed up in green! Thank you!
Thank you Annie! I also can’t wait to see these in green 🙂 Glad you like them!
These cookies are so pretty and versatile for any occasion. I’m sure Meggan is going to love them.
Thanks Janette!
These cookies are gorgeous, Mira! I had no idea to could make cookies with sweetened condensed milk. I love how simple this recipe is! Pinned!
Thanks for pinning Gayle!
Mira!!! These are AMAZING!!! I have one can of homemade dulce de leche…do you think I could use that instead?
I think you can use the dulce the leech, but cookies will be more sweet
These cookies are adorable! perfect for Valentine’s Day!
Thanks Ilona!
I love how easy these cookies are, Mira! Because let’s face it, now that Charlotte is here, I may never do any serious baking again. 😉 I never knew you could make cookies with sweetened condensed milk, either! I love that this basic recipe can be customized for any occasion, too. Thank you for helping out with my virtual baby shower! You are the sweetest! 🙂
So glad you like these Meggan!!! I hope you girls are doing ok! Can’t wait to see more pictures of Charlotte!
Well I don’t think there’s anything worth celebrating more than the birth of a baby. Congratulations to Meggan!!! The cookies are so festive and girly Mira. Perfect for a baby shower. 🙂
Thanks Linda!
Congrats to your friend! A virtual baby shower is such a fun idea! These cookies are really the perfect thing to bring- so pretty and festive!
Thanks Sonali!
Virtual baby shower is such a fun idea! These cookies are adorable Mira and just 3 ingredients! That’s awesome, pinned!
Thanks Manali!
These condensed milk cookies just look so beautiful! Loving all the sprinkle action going on too. If I was to make the recipe – they definitely would not last for very long as I have no self control when it comes to sweet nibbles like these!
Thanks so much Thalia! Yeah, they did not last long in my house either! 🙂
First off…these are incredibly adorable. and second, you had me at condensed milk 🙂
Thank you Kathleen!
This is shaping up to be a very pretty baby shower – these look absolutely fab – Mira.
Thanks Rachel!
I’ve never had condensed milk cookies, but I have to try these now! I love how simple these cookies are and love all of the sprinkles too 🙂
Glad you like them Danielle!
These are seriously too cute! I’m loving how you can customize them with the various toppings 🙂
Thanks Medha!
These are so adorable Mira! I love the Valentine’s twist- those sprinkles are just irresistible!
Thank you Allie! Can’t wait to see your recipe 🙂
I’ve never heard of condensed milk cookies! These look so easy to put together and they’re adorable (and so pop-able)! Congrats to Meggan, too, on her baby girl! 🙂
Thank you Marcie 🙂
I like condensed milk, and the cookies look adorable! Will have to try them.
I hope you like them!
Those look so good! And definitely perfect for a baby shower!
Thanks Stacey!!!
These cookies look so delicious, Mira! perfect for baby shower. Congrats to Meggan, for baby girl!
Thanks Savita!
Oh my gosh – these are SO cute! I’ve never had condensed milk cookies, but this looks brilliant! I love that these can be made quickly, made in advance, and are so customizable to the occasion!
Thanks Kathleen!!!
Love this recipe! My baby girl is allergic to egg so this is perfect for her. Pinned!
Thanks for pinning Oriana!
OMG this condensed milk cookies looks divine! Thank you for the great recipe!
Thanks Anu!!!
Aaaw, congratulations to Meggan, these cookies are so so adorable! I love the pretty pink sprinkles, they’re perfect for a baby girl shower or Valentine’s Day 🙂
Thanks Kelly!!!
Such fun cookies for a fun celebration! I love how you can mix up the toppings on each one!
Thanks Joanne!
These are beyond perfect for the baby shower, mira, and you’re so right that they’d be good for valentine’s too! The best thing is how simple they are….great for amateur bakers like me!
Glad you like them Helen!
I’m always learning from you, Mira! I had no idea this could be done. And so gorgeous! Congrats to your bloggy friend!
Thanks so much Mir! And I’m learning form you, too! Need to make something with these cinnamon chips 🙂
Totally obsessing over these cookies – SO thick!!! GAH! I need these in my life ASAP!! 🙂
I hope you like them 🙂
One word – YUM!!!! Holy, these look so good Mira.
Thanks Kathy!!!
Love 3 ingredient desserts they are the best. These cookies look so cute and delicious!
Thanks Kelley!
I am so intrigued by the use of condensed milk in these cookies – these look adorable! And only 4 ingredients!
They are very easy to make, cute and not too sweet 🙂
Love these condensed milk cookie balls!!! so festive and great for parties or Valentine’s Day!!! and happy baby shower to Meggan!! you guys are so sweet!
Thanks so much Alice!
What an adorable, yet versatile, little cookie. I am still shocked that they only require 3 ingredients. Looks like I need to regularly stock my pantry with condensed milk in the event that I need to make cookies asap.
Hope you like them!
Just look at those delectable cookies. I’d love to have these in my cookie jar
They are so good!
Yum, what delicious looking cookies! They look so puffy and tasty! Pinned 🙂
Thanks Christina!
These are seriously the cutest cookies ever! Perfect for a baby shower! And only 3 ingredients?! Genius!
Thank you so much Chelsea!
Yum! These cookies look amazing! I’ve never heard of using condensed milk in cookies before! I love that they stayed in little balls after they baked! Pinned!
Thank you Lindsey!
What a surprise when I saw this post Mira. As I did at Halloween, I decorated my candies/brigadeiros for Valentine’s with pink sprinkles. You can always decorate them for the occasion.
Our recipe is a little bit different, Brigadeiros is a staple in Brazilian cuisine, but if there is condensed milk I know for sure this recipe is as good as brigadeiros.
I would love to try your recipe Regina!
I liked this recipe…so easy and light tasting cookies. The second time I made them, I added 1/4t almond extract, and it gave them a bit more flavor. My family agreed that they liked the almond version better. Thanks for the fun and easy idea! I like that I can make several batches with my one can of sweetened condensed milk.
Thanks Bree! Glad you liked the recipe! Will definitely try them with the almond extract, I’m sure they taste amazing!
These were so easy and so delicious!! Thank you for sharing!!!
Great! Glad you liked them Nina!
Recipe was very easy to follow, and these cookies are fantastic! I made a second batch using coconut oil in place of the butter. The slight coconut taste was a pleasant addition.
I made these and they came out delicious. I ended up with a higher yield (I used ap flour with baking powder instead of self rising, easy substitute). They taste just like the little butter cookies we used to get on trays from the Italian bakery. (We always were given one when we went in). I added jimmies, non-pariels, mini chocolate chips, and halved glace cherries (fruitcake cherries) on top. They came out very good. Going to make several batches for our Christmas cookie exchange at church. (We make platters and bring them to nursing homes, police and fire stations, and homeless shelters)