Sweetened Condensed Milk Snowball Cookies Recipe
Sweetened Condensed Milk Snowball Cookies are buttery, melt-in-your-mouth treats coated generously in powdered sugar. These delicate, nutty cookies feature a sweetened condensed milk base that adds richness and a soft texture, perfect for holiday celebrations or anytime indulgence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup powdered sugar (plus extra for coating)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup finely chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent cookies from sticking and to ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter together with ½ cup powdered sugar until the mixture becomes light, fluffy, and well combined, creating a smooth base for the cookie dough.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract until fully incorporated, providing the mixture with moisture and a rich vanilla flavor.
- Mix in Flour and Nuts: Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms. If desired, fold in finely chopped nuts for added texture and flavor.
- Shape Cookies: Scoop the dough into 1-tablespoon-sized balls, roll each ball gently to form even spheres, and place them spaced apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, until they are set but not browned, maintaining their tender texture.
- Initial Cooling and Coating: Allow the cookies to cool slightly on the baking sheet, then roll them in powdered sugar while still warm, which helps the sugar adhere well.
- Final Cooling and Coating: Once the cookies are completely cooled to room temperature, roll them in powdered sugar a second time for a classic snowball look and extra sweetness.
Notes
- For best results, use softened butter at room temperature to ensure proper creaming with the sugar.
- Nuts such as pecans or walnuts complement these cookies well, but they can be omitted for a nut-free version.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain freshness for up to one week.
- Rolling the cookies twice in powdered sugar creates the signature snowy appearance and enhances sweetness.
- If desired, lightly toast the nuts before chopping to bring out their flavor.
