Sweetened condensed milk is a versatile ingredient that can be used for baking cookies and a variety of desserts.

I’ll always have a soft spot for sweetened condensed milk cookies. Here are the best recipes, life’s too short to not try them all!

Sweetened Condensed Milk Cookie Recipes

These cookie recipes are guaranteed to please.

1. Condensed Milk Chocolate Chip Cookies

These classic cookies are made with sweetened condensed milk, which gives them a chewy texture and rich flavor. They’re perfect for a quick and easy dessert or snack.

These cookies are so good, they’ll make you forget all about other chocolate chip cookies. The condensed milk makes them extra chewy and flavorful, and the chocolate chips add the perfect amount of sweetness.

2. 4-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies with Condensed Milk

These cookies are made with peanut butter, condensed milk, and chocolate chips. They’re soft and chewy, with a delicious peanut butter flavor.

These cookies are the perfect way to satisfy your peanut butter craving. They’re soft, chewy, and loaded with peanut butter flavor. The condensed milk adds a touch of sweetness, and the chocolate chips add the perfect amount of decadence.

3. Snowball Condensed Milk Cookies

Sweetened Condensed Milk Snowballs are sweet and fluffy. They’re tasty, easy to make, and budget friendly as well.

4. Sweetened Condensed Milk Pecan Sandies

These cookies are buttery and shortbread-like, with a sweet condensed milk and pecan flavor.

Ingredients:

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
1 cup chopped pecans

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the flour and salt until just combined. Stir in the condensed milk and pecans.
Drop by rounded tablespoons onto ungreased baking sheets.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

5. 3-Ingredient Sweetened Condensed Milk Cookies

These cookies are quick and easy to make, and they’re perfect for a quick snack or dessert.

Ingredients:

1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a large bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk, flour, and baking soda. Mix until well combined.
Drop by rounded tablespoons onto ungreased baking sheets.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

6. Sweetened Condensed Milk Biscuits

These biscuits are soft and flaky, with a sweet and buttery flavor.

Ingredients:

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, chilled and diced
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in the sweetened condensed milk until just combined.
Drop by rounded tablespoons onto ungreased baking sheets.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

7. Biscotti with Sweetened Condensed Milk

These biscotti are crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, with a sweet and nutty flavor.

Ingredients:

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped nuts
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Grease and flour a baking sheet.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Stir in the nuts.
Divide the dough in half and form each half into a log. Place the logs on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown.
Let the logs cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before slicing diagonally into 1/2-inch thick cookies.
Place the cookies back on the baking sheet and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until crisp.
Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack.

10. Creme Brûlée Sugar Cookies with Sweetened Condensed Milk

These cookies are soft and chewy, with a creamy and crunchy topping.

Ingredients:

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup sugar

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Stir in the chocolate chips.
Drop by rounded tablespoons onto ungreased baking sheets.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
To make the topping, combine the sweetened condensed milk and sugar in a small bowl. Spread the topping over the cooled cookies and use a blowtorch to caramelize the sugar. Let cool completely before serving.

11. Linzer Sweetened Condensed Milk Cookies

These cookies are a classic Austrian cookie, with a tart raspberry filling and a buttery cookie crust.

Ingredients:

1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 can (14 oz/396 g) sweetened condensed milk
2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt

Instructions:

In a mixing bowl, cream the butter with an electric mixer until pale and fluffy.
Add the sweetened condensed milk and mix until it forms a cookie dough ball. If the dough seems too dry, add 1 or 2 tablespoons of water.
Add the flour and salt and mix until just combined.
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 30-45 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 390°F (200°C).
Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch (6 mm) thickness.
Cut out circles using a cookie cutter. Cut a small hole in the center of half of the circles.
Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
Let the cookies cool completely before assembling.
Spread the Hero Red Current Fruit Spread on the base cookies without the hole. Place the top cookies with the hole on top of the base cookies. (Allow the fruit to peek out.)
Sprinkle confectioners sugar on top of each cookie.

12. Pecan Sandies with Sweetened Condensed Milk

These cookies are a classic American cookie, with a buttery shortbread crust and a crunchy pecan topping.

The perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth. They’re soft, chewy, and loaded with caramel and pecans. The condensed milk adds a touch of sweetness, making them the perfect dessert.

Ingredients:

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 can (14 oz/396 g) sweetened condensed milk
2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup (120 g) chopped pecans

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a mixing bowl, cream the butter with an electric mixer until pale and fluffy.
Add the sweetened condensed milk and mix until well combined.
Add the flour, salt, and vanilla extract and mix until just combined.
Stir in the chopped pecans.
Roll the dough into small balls and place them on an ungreased cookie sheet.
Flatten each ball with a fork.
Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden.
Let the cookies cool on the cookie sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

13. Fortune Cookies with Sweetened Condensed Milk

These cookies are a fun and unique twist on the classic fortune cookie. They’re made with a sweetened condensed milk dough and filled with a fortune slip.

Ingredients:

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup water
Fortune slips (optional)

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Stir in the sweetened condensed milk and water.
Place a small amount of dough in the center of a fortune cookie mold. Place a fortune slip (if desired) in the center of the dough. Fold the cookie mold in half and press together to seal.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool in the cookie molds for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

14. Chewy Lemon Sugar Cookies with Sweetened Condensed Milk

These little bites of sunshine are the perfect combination of sweet and tangy, with a chewy texture that will leave you wanting more. Pucker up and enjoy the zesty goodness of these lemony cookies!

Ingredients:

2 3/4 cups (330 g) all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups (300 g) granulated sugar
1 can (14 oz/396 g) sweetened condensed milk
2 large eggs
2 tsp lemon zest
1/4 cup (60 ml) fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar for rolling

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
In another mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar with an electric mixer until pale and fluffy.
Add the sweetened condensed milk, eggs, lemon zest, and lemon juice and mix until well combined.
Gradually add the flour mixture and mix until just combined.
Scoop the dough into small balls and roll them in the granulated sugar.
Place the balls on an ungreased cookie sheet and flatten them slightly with the bottom of a glass.
Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
Let the cookies cool on the cookie sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

15. Coconut Macaroons with Sweetened Condensed Milk

Looking for a tropical escape? Look no further than these Coconut Macaroons with Sweetened Condensed Milk! These little bites of heaven are the perfect combination of chewy and sweet, with the irresistible flavor of coconut.

Ingredients:

1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 large egg white
Green food coloring (optional)

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
In a large bowl, combine the coconut, sugar, flour, baking powder, and salt.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the condensed milk and egg white.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
If desired, add a few drops of green food coloring to the batter.
Drop by rounded tablespoons onto ungreased baking sheets.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

16. Sweetened Condensed Milk Oreo Cookies

These cookies are a fun and unique twist on the classic Oreo cookie. They’re made with a condensed milk dough and filled with a chocolate ganache.

Ingredients:

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Stir in the sweetened condensed milk and cocoa powder.
Drop by rounded tablespoons onto ungreased baking sheets.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
To make the ganache, heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until simmering. Remove from heat and add the chocolate chips. Let sit for 5 minutes, then stir until melted and smooth.
Once the cookies are cool, spread a layer of ganache on one cookie and top with another cookie. Enjoy!

17. Sweetened Condensed Milk Chocolate Chip Cookies

These Sweetened Condensed Milk Chocolate Chip Cookies are the ultimate indulgence for any chocolate lover! Get ready to fall in love with every bite of these delightful cookies!

Ingredients:

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Stir in the chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk.
Drop by rounded tablespoons onto ungreased baking sheets.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

18. Sweetened Condensed Milk Thumbprint Cookies

These Sweetened Condensed Milk Thumbprint Cookies are a must-try! With their soft and buttery texture and fruity jam centers, they’re the perfect indulgence for any cookie lover.

Ingredients:

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 can (14 oz/396 g) sweetened condensed milk
2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup (120 g) chopped nuts (optional)
1/2 cup (120 g) jam or preserves of your choice

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a mixing bowl, cream the butter with an electric mixer until pale and fluffy.
Add the sweetened condensed milk and mix until well combined.
Add the flour, salt, and vanilla extract and mix until just combined.
Stir in the chopped nuts (if using).
Roll the dough into small balls and place them on an ungreased cookie sheet.
Use your thumb or the back of a spoon to make an indentation in the center of each ball.
Fill each indentation with about 1/2 teaspoon of jam or preserves.
Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden.
Let the cookies cool on the cookie sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

19. Sweetened Condensed Milk Snickerdoodles

These Sweetened Condensed Milk Snickerdoodles are a game-changer! The addition of sweetened condensed milk takes these classic cookies to a whole new level of deliciousness. With their soft and chewy texture and cinnamon-sugar coating, they’re sure to become your new favorite snickerdoodle recipe.

Ingredients:

2 3/4 cups (330 g) all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 can (14 oz/396 g) sweetened condensed milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
In another mixing bowl, cream the butter, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract with an electric mixer until pale and fluffy.
Gradually add the flour mixture and mix until just combined.
In a small bowl, mix together the granulated sugar and cinnamon.
Scoop the dough into small balls and roll them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
Place the balls on an ungreased cookie sheet and flatten them slightly with the bottom of a glass.
Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
Let the cookies cool on the cookie sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

20. Sweetened Condensed Milk Peanut Butter Cookies

These Sweetened Condensed Milk Peanut Butter Cookies are the ultimate indulgence for peanut butter lovers! The addition of sweetened condensed milk makes them extra moist and chewy.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 can (14 oz/396 g) sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup (125 g) creamy peanut butter
2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
1/2 cup (100 g) packed brown sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a mixing bowl, cream the butter, sweetened condensed milk, and peanut butter with an electric mixer until pale and fluffy.
In another mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the flour mixture to the peanut butter mixture and mix until just combined.
In another mixing bowl, beat the granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract with an electric mixer until pale and fluffy.
Gradually add the sugar mixture to the peanut butter mixture and mix until well combined.
Roll the dough into small balls and place them on an ungreased cookie sheet.
Flatten each ball with a fork, making a criss-cross pattern.
Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden.
Let the cookies cool on the cookie sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

21. Sweetened Condensed Milk Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

These cookies are made with oatmeal, raisins, and condensed milk. They’re chewy and flavorful, with a hint of sweetness from the raisins.

The condensed milk adds a touch of sweetness, making them the perfect breakfast treat.

Ingredients:

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 can (14 oz/396 g) sweetened condensed milk
2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
2 cups (180 g) old-fashioned oats
1 cup (150 g) raisins

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and sweetened condensed milk with an electric mixer until pale and fluffy.
In another mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix until just combined.
Stir in the oats and raisins.
Drop the dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
Flatten each ball slightly with the bottom of a glass.
Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden.
Let the cookies cool on the cookie sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

22. Sweetened Condensed Milk Coconut Cookies

Have you tried Sweetened Condensed Milk Coconut Cookies? They’re like little bites of tropical paradise with the perfect amount of sweetness and chewiness. You’ll want to eat a whole batch of these adorable coconut cuties!

Ingredients:

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 can (14 oz/396 g) sweetened condensed milk
2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups (180 g) flaked coconut

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and sweetened condensed milk with an electric mixer until pale and fluffy.
In another mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix until just combined.
Stir in the vanilla extract and coconut.
Drop the dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
Flatten each ball slightly with the bottom of a glass.
Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden.
Let the cookies cool on the cookie sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

23. Sweetened Condensed Milk Chocolate Chip Macaroons

They’re like little clouds of and chocolate heaven, with the perfect balance of sweet and chewy.

Ingredients:

1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 large egg white
Green food coloring (optional)
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
In a large bowl, combine the coconut, sugar, flour, baking powder, and salt.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the condensed milk and egg white.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
If desired, add a few drops of green food coloring to the batter.
Stir in the chocolate chips.
Drop by rounded tablespoons onto ungreased baking sheets.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

24. Sweetened Condensed Milk Shortbread Cookies

These cookies are buttery and shortbread-like, with a sweet condensed milk flavor.

Ingredients:

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the flour and salt until just combined. Stir in the condensed milk.
Drop by rounded tablespoons onto ungreased baking sheets.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Storing Condensed Milk Cookies

Condensed milk cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. For longer storage, freeze baked cookies for up to 3 months. You can also freeze balls of dough. Freeze them on a tray for at least an hour, then transfer them to a freezer bag to freeze longer term.

Here are some tips for storing condensed milk cookies:

Store cookies in an airtight container to prevent them from drying out.
Place a slice of bread or a marshmallow in the container with the cookies to help keep them soft.
Avoid storing cookies in direct sunlight or heat, as this can cause them to become stale.

When you are ready to eat the cookies, thaw them at room temperature for a few hours or overnight in the refrigerator.

Freezing Condensed Milk Cookies

If you are storing the cookies for a long period of time, you can freeze them. To do this, place the cookies in an airtight container or bag and freeze for up to 3 months. When you are ready to eat the cookies, thaw them overnight in the refrigerator and then bring them to room temperature before serving.
You can also freeze the cookie dough. To do this, roll the dough into balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Freeze for at least 30 minutes, or until the dough is firm. Once the dough is frozen, transfer it to an airtight container or bag and freeze for up to 3 months. When you are ready to bake the cookies, thaw them overnight in the refrigerator and then bake according to the recipe.