SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK SNOWBALL COOKIES
These Sweetened Condensed Milk Snowball Cookies are soft, buttery, and melt in your mouth! Made with just a few simple ingredients, these cookies are rolled in powdered sugar for a classic snowball effect. Perfect for holiday baking or any time you crave a sweet treat!
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts optional
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
Step No.1: Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step No.2: Make the Dough
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sweetened condensed milk until smooth. Add vanilla extract, then mix in flour and salt until a soft dough forms. Fold in chopped nuts if using.
Step No.3: Shape the Cookies
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls. Place them 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet.
Step No.4: Bake
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden. The cookies should remain pale on top.
Step No.5: Cool and Roll in Sugar
- Let cookies cool for 5 minutes, then roll them in powdered sugar while still warm. Let cool completely and roll them once more for a snowy coating.
Step No.6: Serve and Enjoy
- Enjoy these melt-in-your-mouth Sweetened Condensed Milk Snowball Cookies with a cup of tea or coffee!
Notes
- Use room-temperature butter for the best texture.
- For nut-free cookies, simply omit the nuts.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Chocolate Chip Snowballs: Fold in mini chocolate chips instead of nuts.
- Cinnamon Snowballs: Add ½ teaspoon cinnamon to the dough.
- Lemon Snowballs: Replace vanilla with lemon extract and add 1 teaspoon lemon zest.