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Flavorful Condensed Milk Butter Cookies with Flaky Sea Salt & Vanilla Bean

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These quick and easy homemade cookies combine creamy condensed milk, real vanilla bean, and flaky sea salt for a perfect balance of sweet and salty with a tender, buttery crumb.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) sweetened condensed milk
  • Seeds scraped from 1 vanilla bean pod
  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • About 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt, for sprinkling
  • Optional: up to 1/2 cup almond flour (to replace part of all-purpose flour)
  • Optional: dairy-free butter or coconut oil (for vegan version)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  2. In a large bowl, cream 1 cup softened unsalted butter with 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk using a mixer on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy. If mixing by hand, mix for 4-5 minutes.
  3. Slice one vanilla bean pod lengthwise and scrape out the seeds. Stir the seeds into the butter mixture until evenly distributed.
  4. In a separate bowl, sift together 2 cups all-purpose flour and 1/2 teaspoon baking powder.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed or folding gently with a spatula until the dough just comes together. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop dough onto the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart. For flatter cookies, gently press down each mound with the back of a spoon or fingers.
  7. Sprinkle about 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt evenly over the cookie tops.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes, starting to check at 10 minutes. Cookies should be golden around edges but soft in the center.
  9. Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use softened butter at room temperature for best creaming results. Do not overmix after adding flour to keep cookies tender. Fresh vanilla bean seeds provide richer flavor than extract. Flaky sea salt is essential for texture and flavor contrast. If dough is sticky due to humidity, chill for 15 minutes before shaping. Start checking cookies at 12 minutes to avoid overbaking.

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