Sweetened Condensed Milk Snowballs Recipe
Sweetened Condensed Milk Snowballs are delightfully light and buttery cookies dusted generously with confectioners’ sugar. These melt-in-your-mouth treats combine simple ingredients like softened butter, sweetened condensed milk, and all-purpose flour, baked to perfection at a low temperature to preserve a tender crumb. Perfect for festive occasions or a delicate everyday indulgence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 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 to ensure a smooth and aerated base for the dough.
- Add Sweetened Condensed Milk: Gradually mix in the sweetened condensed milk, beating for 2 minutes until fully combined for a creamy, rich mixture. If desired, add up to 2 teaspoons of an extract for subtle flavor enhancement at this stage.
- Scrape and Mix: Scrape down the sides of the bowl to incorporate any unmixed butter and beat for another 1-2 minutes to achieve a smooth and uniform batter.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Add the all-purpose flour and baking powder to the butter mixture. Beat just until incorporated to prevent overworking the dough. Optionally, fold in up to 1 cup of mix-ins like chocolate chips, dried cranberries, or candies if desired.
- Shape the Cookies: Using a cookie scoop, portion the dough into evenly sized mounds and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Maintain about 2 inches of space between each mound for even baking.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 320°F (160°C) and bake the cookies for 12 minutes. The low temperature ensures a tender texture without browning too much.
- Cool on the Pan: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes; this helps them set and prevents breakage.
- Transfer and Dust: Carefully transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool further. Generously dust the cookies with confectioners’ sugar using a sifter for the signature snowy appearance.
- Cool Completely: Allow the cookies to cool completely before storing them in an airtight container to maintain freshness and texture.
Notes
- For added flavor, vanilla or almond extract can be added but keep it under 2 teaspoons.
- Optional mix-ins like chocolate chips or dried fruit can be folded into the dough for variety.
- Be careful not to overmix flour to keep cookies tender.
- Cooling on the pan helps the cookies firm up without cracking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
Keywords: Sweetened condensed milk cookies, Snowball cookies, buttery cookies, easy holiday cookies, powdered sugar cookies
