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Condensed milk biscuits

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These lovely biscuits, also known as Highlander biscuits, are great for a coffee-time nibble, and can be baked with or without chocolate chips. This traditional New Zealand recipe is similar to the South African version, the main difference being that New Zealand's condensed milk biscuits are made without egg.

Makes approximately 30 small biscuits

Ingredients:

  • 220 gram butter, slightly softened
  • 110 gram (1/2 cup) sugar
  • 1/3 cup (90 ml) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
  • 340 gram (2 1/4 cups) flour
  • 2 teaspoons (10 ml) baking powder
  • Optional: 110 gram (2/3 cup) choc chips

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C.
  2. Cream butter and sugar together.
  3. Beat in condensed milk and vanilla extract.
  4. Add flour and baking powder, stir until combined.
  5. Knead into a ball. If you're using optional choc chips, knead it in now, mixing well.
  6. Roll dough into small balls and place on oven trays.
  7. To decorate, press each ball gently with a fork, or a biscuit or butter press (as shown in the photo).
  8. Bake for about 12 minutes until the edges are straw coloured.
  9. Let it cool on a rack.

Comments

Submitted by Kelly Nathan (not verified) on 10 Sep 2009.

These biscuits are absolutely delicious and so easy to make !

Submitted by Destiny (not verified) on 23 Sep 2009.

I loved this recipe - it was easy to make and the biscuites were delicious.

Submitted by Leonard Petersen (not verified) on 16 Nov 2009.

Now this sounds like my kinda biscuits my kids and i are gonne enjoy testing these..my mouth is watering already

Submitted by Jaco on 7 Jun 2010.

Thanks Kelly, Destiny and Leonard. We tend to make condensed milk biscuits when it's my turn to provide morning tea at work, and they're always a hit with my colleagues :-)

Submitted by Sophie (not verified) on 5 Jul 2010.

Just made these biscuits and have come out perfectly! such a great colour and texture, perfect for getting rid of the last half of the condensed milk can!

Submitted by Jenny (not verified) on 18 Dec 2011.

My Mother used to make these to. I decided since I had some condensed milk in the fridge to give them a go. They taste as I remember but I had to add some cold water to get the dough to bind. I'm happy with the result though. My grand daughters will enjoy!

Submitted by FOODYGUY (not verified) on 26 Jan 2012.

So easy to throw together- I split the dough and added choc chips to one half [well Whittakers cut small] and crystalized ginger to the other. Rolled the dough between 2 silicone sheets [or grease proof] chilled then cut with a cookie cutter.
Also left the in the oven, oven off and door ajar as I like my cookies crisp. Not too sweet which is great for me!