Description
Sweetened Condensed Milk Snowballs are soft, buttery cookies dusted generously with confectioners’ sugar. These melt-in-your-mouth treats combine the rich flavor of sweetened condensed milk with a tender crumb, making them perfect for festive occasions or a delightful everyday snack.
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
Instructions
- Cream the Butter: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. This creates the base texture for the cookies.
- Add Sweetened Condensed Milk: Gradually mix in the sweetened condensed milk, beating for 2 minutes until fully combined. If using an extract for flavoring, add it now, ensuring it does not exceed 2 teaspoons.
- Scrape and Mix: Scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure even mixing and beat the mixture for another 1-2 minutes until smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Add the flour and baking powder to the butter mixture. Beat just until incorporated to avoid overmixing, maintaining a tender dough. Optional mix-ins like chocolate chips or dried fruit can be folded in here.
- Shape the Cookies: Using a cookie scoop, portion the dough into evenly sized mounds. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart to allow for slight spreading.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 320°F (160°C) and bake for 12 minutes until the edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Cool on the Pan: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow cookies to cool on the pan for 5 minutes to firm up slightly.
- Transfer and Dust: Move the cookies carefully to a wire cooling rack. Generously dust with confectioners’ sugar using a sifter for that classic snowball appearance.
- Cool Completely: Let the cookies cool entirely before storing them in an airtight container to maintain freshness and texture.
Notes
- You can add up to 1 cup of mix-ins like chocolate chips, dried cranberries, or crushed candies to customize your cookies.
- Use softened butter for best creaming results.
- Ensure not to overmix the dough once the dry ingredients are added to keep the cookies tender.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free baking blend.
