In a bowl, combine the can of condensed milk, eggs, butter, and vanilla essence. Mix thoroughly using a whisk.
Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt together into the mixture.
Knead the mixture with clean hands until it reaches a sticky consistency.
Allow the dough to rest for 30 minutes.
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and divide it into 60-gram balls, shaping them with your palms.
Heat a skillet and cook the gorditas, covering them. Cook for 4 minutes over medium heat.
Flip them using a spatula, cover again, and cook for an additional 4 minutes.
