Sweetened Condensed Milk Snowballs Recipe
Delightfully buttery and tender snowball cookies made with sweetened condensed milk and dusted generously with confectioners’ sugar. These melt-in-your-mouth treats are simple to prepare and perfect for sharing during holidays or any special occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
Topping
- 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Cream the Butter: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Add Sweetened Condensed Milk: Gradually mix in the sweetened condensed milk, beating for 2 minutes until fully combined. If using a flavor extract, add up to 2 teaspoons now.
- Scrape and Mix: Scrape down the sides of the bowl and beat the mixture for another 1-2 minutes to ensure a smooth consistency.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Add the all-purpose flour and baking powder to the butter mixture. Beat until just incorporated. Optionally, fold in up to 1 cup of mix-ins like chocolate chips or dried cranberries at this stage.
- Shape the Cookies: Use a cookie scoop to portion the dough into evenly sized mounds. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing each mound about 2 inches apart.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 320°F (160°C) and bake the cookies for 12 minutes until set.
- Cool on the Pan: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes to firm up slightly.
- Transfer and Dust: Carefully transfer the cookies to a wire rack and generously dust them with confectioners’ sugar using a sifter.
- Cool Completely: Allow the cookies to cool completely before storing them in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding vanilla or almond extract (not exceeding 2 teaspoons).
- Optional mix-ins such as chocolate chips, dried cranberries, or chopped nuts can be folded in for variety.
- Do not overmix once flour is added to avoid tough cookies.
- Cool cookies completely to prevent the confectioners’ sugar from melting or clumping.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
Keywords: Sweetened Condensed Milk Cookies, Snowball Cookies, Butter Cookies, Holiday Cookies, Melt-in-Mouth Cookies, Easy Cookie Recipe
