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This image shows freshly baked golden milk cookies placed on a matte white ceramic plate over a clean white marble countertop, with natural light casting soft shadows and no background clutter.

Milk Cookies Recipe

These tender milk cookies are delightfully soft and lightly sweetened, making them perfect for a simple snack or teatime treat. With a melt-in-your-mouth texture and a subtle milky flavor, they’re easy to prepare and enjoyable for all ages.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 48 cookies
Calories 77 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spoon or spatula for mixing
  • Rolling pin
  • Round biscuit cutter (or cookie cutter)
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper or silicone baking mat

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup shortening
  • 1 egg
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¾ cup sweetened condensed milk
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar for decoration

Instructions
 

  • Begin by mixing all the ingredients except the flour in a bowl.
    This image shows a clear glass bowl filled with unmixed milk cookie ingredients including 1 egg, sugar, shortening, baking soda, cream of tartar, nutmeg, salt, and sweetened condensed milk, resting on a clean white marble countertop.
  • Gradually add flour, about two cups, until the dough becomes firm enough to roll out.
    This image shows a clear glass bowl on a white marble countertop with partially mixed milk cookie ingredients and visible added flour, forming a soft, thickening dough.
  • Roll the dough to about half an inch thick, then use a round biscuit cutter to cut out cookies.
  • Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a baking mat.
    This image shows round milk cookie dough pieces arranged neatly on a parchment-lined aluminum baking sheet over a white marble countertop, ready for baking.
  • Sprinkle the tops with sugar.
    This image shows milk cookie dough rounds on a baking tray lightly sprinkled with granulated sugar, resting on a clean white marble countertop.
  • Bake them in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 8 to 10 minutes, until lightly golden.
    This image shows a baking tray filled with freshly baked golden milk cookies resting on a clean white marble countertop, cookies puffed and slightly golden around the edges.
  • Let them cool before serving.
    This image shows golden, sugar-dusted milk cookies stacked in a glossy white ceramic bowl placed on a clean white marble countertop with no background clutter.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, try substituting some of the milk with cream or condensed milk.
  • If the dough is too sticky, chill it for 15-20 minutes before rolling.
  • You can add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the dough for a warm spice note.