Condensed milk cookies (Egg Free Recipe) (2024)

FAQs

What happens if you don't add eggs to cookies? ›

Eggs in cookies are like the glue in a craft project – they hold everything together. Without them, your cookies might be crumbly, dry, or lack that rich flavor. But fear not, there are substitutes like applesauce, mashed bananas, or even yogurt that can step in and save the day.

A quarter cup of condensed milk can replace an egg in almost any cake. The best thing about condensed milk? If you don't have some on hand, you can make your own! Simply simmer milk and sugar on a low burner until it's thick and syrupy.

You can whisk 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons of water and 2 teaspoons of baking powder together to replace each egg in baked goods like cookies, brownies or quick breads. This substitution won't impact a recipes' flavor profile the way egg substitutions like mashed banana or flaxseed might.

A simple combination of water, baking powder, and vegetable oil mimics eggs almost to a T. It's a great option for cookies, quick breads, and brownies.

If there isn't enough egg, your batter or dough may not be able to hold its structure or could end up overly dry or dense. On the other hand, if there is too much egg, your baked goods could lose their shape due to excess liquid, or have a rubbery (or even overly cakey) texture depending on the recipe.

Using a 1/4 cup of milk or yogurt in place of eggs is perfect for baked goods where moisture is key, such as cakes or muffins. (Vegans can use plant-based milks or yogurt in its place.

Condensed Milk

It works well as an egg substitute. ¼ cup of condensed milk can replace one egg perfectly! Since it sweetened, just remember to adjust the quantity of sugar. It is best used in recipes like cakes and fillings like lemon curd.

Underrated but definitely not underused, sweetened condensed milk is as much of a backbone in classic baking as sugar is. The thick syrup contributes both the sweetness of sugar and the benefits of milk without adding too much liquid since condensing milk removes moisture and concentrates the natural sugars.

Can I use oil instead of eggs? ›

For recipes which use eggs primarily as a leavening agent you can try a commercial egg replacement product (see above) or the following mixture: 1-1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil mixed with 1-1/2 tablespoons water and 1 teaspoon baking powder per egg.

Banana. Use ripe bananas to add moisture. One mashed banana can replace one egg in cakes and pancakes. Since it will add a bit of flavor, make sure that it's compatible with the other ingredients of the recipe.

Mayonnaise. If you have a jar of mayo in the fridge, you can use 3 tablespoons in place of one egg. "Mayonnaise has been used as an egg substitute because of its moistening properties and is best suited for cakes with strong flavors, like spice cakes and chocolate cakes," Tutunjian says.

Nearly any nut or seed butter is a delightful substitution for eggs: peanut, cashew, almond, or sunflower butter are all delicious choices that also add a distinct earthy flavor to the recipe. These work as a binder to keep the batter together, while adding richness & extra nutritional value to the final product.

With its mix of protein, fat and water, cream cheese also can be subbed in for an egg where binding is required. Use 1-1.5 tablespoons in place of each egg, if you're replacing a medium or large egg, respectively. Try it in a classic chocolate chip cookie recipe and be amazed.

If you're thinking that choosing an eggless cookie dough recipe makes it safer, think again. It's not just raw eggs that come with a food poisoning risk. Uncooked flour can contain illness-causing bacteria, too. Indeed, eating raw flour was linked to two recent outbreaks of Shiga toxin-producing E.

This edible cookie dough recipe is made without eggs, so it is completely safe to eat unbaked! If you'd like to go a step further and really ensure there are no risks involved eating it, then you can heat-treat the flour!

Egg yolks also help to keep all of the ingredients together, so, with cookies, they're needed to achieve the right consistency of the dough. And egg whites can help get the cookies to a fluffy end result. Using whole eggs will result in a cookie that has a cake-like texture with a rich flavor.

The FDA offers safety tips for preparing cookies, pies, cakes and other foods containing flour: Don't eat uncooked dough, batter or other foods containing raw flour. Be sure children don't eat or taste dough used in crafts. Make sure foods containing flour are cooked to the proper temperature.