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Sweetened Condensed Milk Snowball Cookies Recipe

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 Buttery, melt-in-your-mouth snowball cookies made with sweetened condensed milk. Perfect for holidays and cookie swaps!

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar, for dusting cookies

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven and prepare your workspace. Start by preheating your oven to 325°F. Line your baking sheet with parchment paper, and gather your ingredients. Trust me, having everything ready makes the process so much smoother.
  • Mix the dry ingredients. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder. This step not only combines them evenly but also aerates the flour, helping to create that light texture we’re after.
  • Cream the butter. In a stand mixer (or using a hand mixer), beat the room-temperature butter on high speed for about 2 minutes. You’re aiming for light, fluffy, and almost whipped butter. This step is key for a tender cookie.
  • Incorporate the wet ingredients. Add the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract to the butter, mixing on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Don’t be afraid to scrape down the sides of the bowl to make sure everything’s evenly mixed.
  • Combine the dry and wet ingredients. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing just until incorporated. Overmixing can lead to tough cookies, so stop as soon as there are no visible streaks of flour.
  • Scoop and bake. Using a cookie scoop, drop dough onto your prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each one. They will spread slightly. Bake for 12-14 minutes, watching closely. The bottoms should be light brown, but the tops will stay pale—this is your cue to pull them out.
  • Cool and dust. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Once fully cooled, use a mesh strainer to generously dust the tops with powdered sugar.

Notes

Serving and presentation ideas

When it comes to presenting these cookies, simplicity wins. Arrange them in a single layer on a pretty platter and let their snowy tops steal the spotlight. For a fun twist, serve them in cupcake liners for a bakery-style look. Pair them with a cup of hot cocoa or coffee for a cozy afternoon snack, or add them to a holiday cookie tray alongside gingerbread and chocolate crinkle cookies for a beautiful assortment.

  • Author: Soraya
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12-14 minutes
  • Category: Dessert