Sweetened Condensed Milk Shortbread Cookies

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.

Step 3

Using a stand mixer with the whisk attachment, cream the butter until fluffy.

Step 4

Then add the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract. Mix until creamy. Make sure to scrape the sides of the bowl a few times.

Step 5

In a separate bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt.

Step 6

Switch the attachment on the mixer to the paddle attachment.

Step 7

Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and combine. The mixture will come together almost in a ball.

Step 8

Roll the cookie dough into 1 inch balls. Make sure the balls are as smooth as possible to help prevent too much cracking.

Step 9

Use a fork to gently press them down.

Step 10

If you are adding them, shake a few sprinkles on the top of the cookies, making sure they lie in the fork indents.

Step 11

Bake for 8 minutes. The bottom edges of the cookies should be slightly golden brown when they are done.

Step 12

Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool.