Sweetened Condensed Milk Snowballs Recipe
Sweetened Condensed Milk Snowballs are delightful, soft cookies made with a buttery dough enriched with sweetened condensed milk. These tender treats are lightly dusted with confectioners’ sugar, offering a melt-in-your-mouth texture with a subtle sweetness perfect for any occasion.
- Author: zara
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
Topping
- 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
- Cream the Butter: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Add Sweetened Condensed Milk: Gradually mix in the sweetened condensed milk, beating for 2 minutes until fully combined. If you choose to add any flavor extract, ensure it does not exceed 2 teaspoons and add it now.
- Scrape and Mix: Scrape down the sides of the bowl and beat the mixture for another 1-2 minutes to ensure smooth consistency.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Add the flour and baking powder to the butter mixture. Beat until just incorporated. If desired, fold in up to 1 cup of mix-ins such as chocolate chips, dried cranberries, or candies at this stage.
- Shape the Cookies: Using a cookie scoop, portion the dough into evenly sized mounds. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing each mound about 2 inches apart.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 320°F (160°C) and bake the cookies for 12 minutes.
- Cool on the Pan: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes.
- Transfer and Dust: Carefully transfer the cookies to a wire rack. Use a sifter to generously dust the cookies with confectioners’ sugar.
- Cool Completely: Allow the cookies to cool completely before serving to ensure the perfect texture.
Notes
- For additional flavor, try adding 1 teaspoon of vanilla or almond extract during the wet mixing stage.
- You can incorporate mix-ins like chocolate chips or dried fruits to customize the cookies.
- Ensure butter is softened but not melted for best texture.
- Do not overmix the dough once flour is added, to keep the cookies tender.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- These cookies freeze well before baking; thaw before baking as directed.
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