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Sweetened Condensed Milk Snowball Cookies

Sweetened Condensed Milk Snowball Cookies
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Sweetened Condensed Milk Snowball Cookies are soft, tender cookies with a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth texture and a rich, sweet flavor from sweetened condensed milk. Perfect for holidays or everyday treats, these easy-to-make cookies feature a delicate crumb and are beautifully dusted with powdered sugar for a classic snowball appearance.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free version)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For Dusting

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for coating)

Optional Add-Ins

  • 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cream the Butter and Sweetened Condensed Milk: Beat the softened unsalted butter with sweetened condensed milk until the mixture becomes smooth and slightly fluffy. This provides the rich base that ensures your cookies are tender and sweetly luscious.
  2. Add Vanilla and Salt: Mix in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt to enhance warmth and balance the sweetness beautifully.
  3. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually fold in the all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend) until the dough just comes together. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender and soft.
  4. Shape the Cookies: Roll the dough into small, even balls using your hands or a cookie scoop. Optionally, gently press finely chopped nuts into the center or mix them into the dough before shaping.
  5. Bake to Perfection: Place the cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are just set. Avoid overbaking to maintain the tender texture.
  6. Dust with Powdered Sugar: Allow the cookies to cool slightly, then generously coat them with powdered sugar while still warm for the classic snowball look. For an extra snowy appearance, dust again once completely cooled.

Notes

  • Use room temperature butter for smoother creaming with sweetened condensed milk and better texture.
  • Do not overmix the flour to keep cookies tender rather than chewy.
  • Chill dough for 30 minutes if preferred, for easier handling and better shape retention.
  • Remove cookies from oven when edges are set but centers are still soft; they will firm up as they cool.
  • For the signature snowball appearance, dust powdered sugar twice: once warm and once cooled.

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Keywords: snowball cookies, sweetened condensed milk cookies, holiday cookies, buttery cookies, soft cookies, melt-in-your-mouth cookies, gluten-free cookies, easy cookies

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