Sweetened Condensed Milk Snowballs Recipe
Sweetened Condensed Milk Snowballs are soft, buttery cookies with a delicate sweetness from condensed milk and a light dusting of confectioners’ sugar. These melt-in-your-mouth treats are perfect for any occasion and easy to prepare with a simple mix and bake method.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Main 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
Instructions
- 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 using an extract for flavoring, add up to 2 teaspoons 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. Optionally fold in up to 1 cup of mix-ins like chocolate chips, dried cranberries, or candies.
- Shape the Cookies: Using a cookie scoop, portion the dough into evenly sized mounds and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing 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 from oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
- Transfer and Dust: Transfer cookies to a wire rack and generously dust with confectioners’ sugar using a sifter.
- Cool Completely: Allow cookies to cool completely before storing in an airtight container.
Notes
- Do not overmix after adding flour to prevent tough cookies.
- Add extracts like vanilla or almond for extra flavor, but do not exceed 2 teaspoons.
- Mix-ins such as chocolate chips or dried fruit can be folded into the dough for variety.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- Ensure butter is properly softened for best creaming results.
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