Sweetened Condensed Milk Snowball Cookies
These buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookies are made with sweetened condensed milk, giving them a soft texture and a light, snowy coating of powdered sugar. Perfect for holiday treat trays or any special occasion, these snowball cookies are simple yet delicious.
Servings: 24 Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup softened butter
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup confectioner's sugar for dusting
Instructions
Cream the Butter:
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter until smooth and fluffy using a hand mixer or stand mixer.
Add Sweetened Condensed Milk:
- Gradually add the sweetened condensed milk to the butter mixture, mixing well until fully incorporated.
Combine Dry Ingredients:
- Slowly add the flour and baking powder to the butter mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
Preheat and Prepare the Baking Sheet:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Shape the Dough:
- Roll small amounts of dough into balls, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each.
Bake the Cookies:
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the bottoms are slightly golden. Avoid overbaking, as this can make the cookies dry.
Cool and Dust with Confectioner's Sugar:
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes. Once they are cool enough to handle but still warm, dust each cookie with confectioner’s sugar for a light, snowy coating.
Notes
- Achieving the Right Texture: For the best melt-in-your-mouth consistency, make sure the butter is softened to room temperature.
- Chill the Dough (Optional): While chilling is not necessary for this recipe, if your kitchen is warm, you might want to chill the dough for 10 minutes to make it easier to handle.
- Even Coating with Sugar: Dust the cookies with confectioner’s sugar once they’ve cooled for the iconic "snowball" effect.