Sweetened Condensed Milk Snowballs Recipe
Sweetened Condensed Milk Snowballs are soft, buttery cookies with a sweet and delicate flavor, perfect for tea time or festive occasions. These easy-to-make snowballs use sweetened condensed milk for natural sweetness and a tender texture, dusted with confectioners’ sugar for a snowy finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
For Dusting
- 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter until smooth and fluffy using a hand mixer or stand mixer. Gradually add the sweetened condensed milk and mix until fully incorporated.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour and baking powder to ensure even distribution and remove lumps.
- Mix dough: Slowly add the dry ingredients into the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overwork the dough to maintain tenderness.
- Shape snowballs: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll the dough into 1-inch diameter balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake cookies: Bake the snowballs in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the bottoms are lightly golden but the tops remain pale.
- Cool and dust: Remove cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, roll or dust the snowballs generously with confectioners’ sugar for a snowy effect.
Notes
- Ensure butter is softened to room temperature for easier mixing.
- Do not overbake; cookies should remain soft and not brown on top.
- For variation, you can add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the dough for extra flavor.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
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