Description
Sweetened Condensed Milk Snowball Cookies are soft, melt-in-your-mouth treats perfect for cozy winter days or festive occasions. Made with simple ingredients like butter, sweetened condensed milk, flour, and baking powder, these cookies are baked to a light golden edge and finished with a dusting of confectioner’s sugar for a delightful sweetness. Easy to prepare and versatile, they can be customized with various mix-ins or enjoyed as is with a warm beverage for the ultimate comfort snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup softened butter
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
For Dusting
- 1 cup confectioner’s sugar
Instructions
- Cream the Butter: Begin by creaming the softened butter in a large mixing bowl until it is smooth and fluffy, which helps create a light texture in the cookies.
- Incorporate Sweetened Condensed Milk: Gradually add the sweetened condensed milk to the creamed butter, mixing well to combine the ingredients into a uniform mixture.
- Prepare the Dough: Sift the all-purpose flour and baking powder together, then slowly mix them into the wet ingredients until a soft, cohesive dough forms without overmixing.
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking during baking.
- Form the Cookies: Scoop small amounts of dough using a spoon or cookie scoop and roll them into balls with your hands. Place the dough balls evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes or until they are just slightly golden around the edges, indicating they are cooked through but still soft inside.
- Dust with Sugar: Allow the cookies to cool slightly on the baking sheet or a wire rack before generously dusting them with confectioner’s sugar to finish the classic snowball appearance.
Notes
- Enjoy these cookies warm or at room temperature for a tender, melt-in-your-mouth experience.
- Pair with coffee, tea, or hot chocolate to complement their sweet, buttery flavor.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, refrigerate for up to 2 weeks, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Freeze dough balls on a baking sheet then transfer to a freezer bag; bake from frozen adding a few extra minutes to the baking time.
- To prevent spreading, chill dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- Customize with mix-ins like nuts, chocolate chips, or spices by folding 1/2 cup or 1 tsp into the dough.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: snowball cookies, sweetened condensed milk cookies, buttery cookies, winter treats, holiday cookies, easy cookie recipe
