These Sweetened Condensed Milk Snowball Cookies are tender, buttery, and coated in a snowy layer of powdered sugar. With a hint of vanilla and a rich, melt-in-your-mouth texture, they’re perfect for the holidays or any special occasion!
Sweetened Condensed Milk Snowball Cookies
These Sweetened Condensed Milk Snowball Cookies are tender, buttery, and coated in a snowy layer of powdered sugar. With a hint of vanilla and a rich, melt-in-your-mouth texture, they’re perfect for the holidays or any special occasion!
Ingredients
- 1cup(230g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2cup(120ml) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tspvanilla extract
- 2cups(250g) all-purpose flour
- 1cup(100g) finely chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1/4 tspsalt
- 1cup(120g) powdered sugar, for coating
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough:In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until smooth and creamy.Add the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until just combined. Gently fold in the chopped nuts.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until smooth and creamy.
- Add the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until just combined. Gently fold in the chopped nuts.
- Chill the Dough:Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This helps to firm up the dough for easier rolling.
- Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This helps to firm up the dough for easier rolling.
- Preheat the Oven:Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Shape the Cookies:Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet about 1 inch apart.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet about 1 inch apart.
- Bake:Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden. The tops should remain pale.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden. The tops should remain pale.
- Coat in Powdered Sugar:Allow the cookies to cool for about 5 minutes, then roll each warm cookie in powdered sugar.Once completely cooled, roll the cookies in powdered sugar again for a thicker, “snowy” coating.
- Allow the cookies to cool for about 5 minutes, then roll each warm cookie in powdered sugar.
- Once completely cooled, roll the cookies in powdered sugar again for a thicker, “snowy” coating.
- Serve:Enjoy immediately, or store in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Enjoy immediately, or store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Notes
Add flavor:Add a pinch of cinnamon or almond extract to the dough for extra flavor.
Make it festive:Add a hint of red or green sprinkles to the powdered sugar for a holiday touch.
Storage:Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or freeze for up to 2 months.
