Crispy Golden Condensed Milk Butter Cookies
These crispy golden cookies feature delicate lace edges and a rich caramel-like sweetness from condensed milk, perfect for a quick and easy homemade treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (306 g) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy and pale, about 3-4 minutes.
- Slowly add sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract, beating on low until fully combined and smooth.
- In a separate bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed just until combined. Do not overmix.
- Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, rotating halfway through, until edges are golden brown and crisp but centers remain slightly soft.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
Notes
Butter temperature is crucial: use softened but not melted butter to achieve perfect lace edges. Avoid greasing the baking sheet to allow proper spreading. Watch cookies closely from 12 minutes to prevent burning. Dough can be refrigerated up to 24 hours before baking; bring to room temperature before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 8
- Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Protein: 1
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