Sweetened Condensed Milk Snowball Cookies
Sweetened Condensed Milk Snowball Cookies are tender, buttery cookies with a melt-in-your-mouth texture and subtle sweetness from sweetened condensed milk. Coated in powdered sugar, they offer a delicate, snowball-like appearance perfect for any occasion, from holidays to everyday treats. This easy-to-make recipe uses simple pantry ingredients and can be customized with nuts, spices, or alternative coatings.
- Author: Lucas
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free (if using gluten-free flour)
Main Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup (approx. 150g) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free version)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Coating
- Powdered sugar, for dusting (about 1/2 cup or as needed)
Optional Additions
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (toasted pecans, walnuts, or almonds)
- Spices like 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, or cardamom
- Cocoa powder for dusting (as an alternative to powdered sugar)
- Cream the Butter and Sweetened Condensed Milk: In a large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter with the sweetened condensed milk until smooth and fluffy, creating a rich and luscious base for your cookies.
- Add Vanilla and Salt: Stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt to enhance the sweetness and deepen the flavor profile.
- Incorporate the Flour: Gradually fold in the all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend) until just combined, being careful not to overmix to maintain a tender dough.
- Chill the Dough: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm it up. This helps keep the cookies’ shape during baking.
- Shape and Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll the dough into small balls and place them evenly spaced on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the bottoms are lightly golden but the cookies remain pale.
- Coat with Powdered Sugar: Let the cookies cool slightly. While still warm, roll or dust them generously in powdered sugar to achieve the classic snowball appearance and extra sweetness.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter to ensure better mixing and a smoother dough.
- Do not overbake; cookies should remain pale to keep their tender texture.
- Chill dough properly to prevent spreading and make shaping easier.
- Dust cookies generously with powdered sugar for that iconic snowball look and delicate crunch.
- Use parchment paper on the baking sheet for even baking and easy cleanup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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