Condensed Milk Cookies | Makes 100 Biscuits!

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Need to make a big batch of cookies? This Condensed Milk Cookies recipe will make approximately 100 biscuits! All you need is a few simple ingredients and your favourite biscuit toppings and you will be enjoying these delicious treats in no time.

Three chocolate chip Condensed Milk Biscuits sitting on top of each other on a stone look bench top. There is a wire rack with more biscuits sitting on them behind.

Why you will love this recipe

Budget friendly – you may already have most of the ingredients you need to make this recipe sitting in your pantry.
Dairy Free option – you can use coconut condensed milk in place of the sweetened condensed milk if you wish.
Large Batch – this recipe will make approximately 100 biscuits – hooray!
Freezer Friendly – these biscuits are perfect to make in advance and pop into the freezer for easy treats when you need them. I put them straight into lunch boxes frozen as they thaw quickly.

Ingredients

Self-raising flour – you can use gluten free if you wish
Butter – either salted or unsalted is fine
400grams of sweetened condensed milk – you can use coconut condensed milk if you prefer
Caster sugar – if you are outside of Australia/New Zealand this is also called ‘superfine’ sugar.
You favourite ingredients to mix in, we like to use chocolate chips, sprinkles (100s and 1000s), coconut, Milo and sultanas.

How to Make this Recipe:

Making these biscuits really is quite simple, I promise!

Step 1. Combine the softened butter, caster sugar and sweetened condensed milk.

sweetened condensed milk, sugar and butter combined in a mixer bowl.

Step 2. Add the self raising flour and mix until combined.

Step 4. Add the chocolate chips (or sprinkles, sultanas, nuts – any add ins!) and mix.

Step 4. Use a teaspoon to scoop up the mixture and roll into balls. Place onto prepared baking tray.

Step 5. Lightly flatten the surface and pop into the oven to bake.

six condensed milk biscuits with chocolate chip added sitting on a marble look bench top. — OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA

Tips for Making these Condensed Milk Cookies

You will need to use a large mixing bowl for this recipe.
Leftover dough can be frozen for up to three months
To create different varieties of cooking from one batch of dough, simply split the dough between several bowls.
If making just one variety of cookie (eg chocolate chips) you can add these while the electric mixer is on a low speed. Otherwise, mix through any additions by hand.
You can also freeze the cooked biscuits for up to three months.
Once cooked, the cookies are best stored in an airtight container at room temperature.

Condensed Milk Cookies Stacked in a pile

Frequently Asked Questions:

What is the purpose of condensed milk in baking?

It helps to give your baking flavour and softness and it will also help make a lovely crust.

What can you do with half a can of condensed milk?

Anything you like! It can be added to hot drinks, stored in the fridge and you can also use it to make many of my recipes like these Milo Biscuits. If you make a half batch of this recipe, you will have ½ a tin of sweetened condensed milk leftover.

How long does condensed milk last?

If it’s unopened, it will last for around a year (make sure you check the expiry!) however once opened it’s best stored in the fridge and used within two weeks.

Can this recipe be halved?

Yes, you can certainly half this recipe.

Condensed Milk Cookies on a marble background

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