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Add the softened butter to a mixing bowl and beat until light and creamy, about three minutes.
02 -
Pour in the sweetened condensed milk and beat into the butter for two minutes. If adding an extract for flavoring, add it now, but do not exceed 2 teaspoons.
03 -
Scrape down the sides of the bowl and beat again for another minute or two.
04 -
Add the flour and baking powder. Beat into the butter and milk mixture until fully incorporated. If adding extra ingredients like chocolate chips, cranberries, or chocolate candies, stir them in now without exceeding 1 cup.
05 -
Using a cookie scoop, portion the dough into mounds onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, leaving at least two inches between each mound.
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Bake for 12 minutes at 320°F.
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Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool slightly on the pan for five minutes.
08 -
Transfer cookies to a wire cooling rack and use a sifter to liberally dust with confectioner's sugar. Allow cookies to fully cool before storing.