Description
These melt-in-your-mouth snowball cookies are made with sweetened condensed milk for an extra rich and tender texture. Their delicate, buttery flavor and snow-like appearance make them perfect for holiday gatherings or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup softened butter
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup confectioner’s sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Cream the Butter: Begin by creaming the softened butter in a large mixing bowl until it’s smooth and fluffy. This typically takes about 2-3 minutes with an electric mixer on medium speed. Properly creamed butter creates the light, airy texture that makes these cookies so special.
- Incorporate Sweetened Condensed Milk: Gradually add the sweetened condensed milk to the creamed butter, mixing until the two ingredients are well combined. Pour it slowly while continuing to mix to ensure a smooth, lump-free mixture. The sweetened condensed milk adds richness and helps bind the cookies together.
- Prepare the Dough: Sift in the all-purpose flour and baking powder. Mix until you form a soft, cohesive dough. Be careful not to overmix, as this can develop the gluten in the flour and make the cookies tough rather than tender. The dough should be soft but not sticky.
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking. Proper preheating ensures even baking and the best texture for your cookies.
- Form the Cookies: Scoop small amounts of dough (about 1 tablespoon each) and roll them into balls. Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1-2 inches between each cookie as they will spread slightly during baking.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until they are slightly golden around the edges. The cookies should remain pale on top but be set and lightly golden on the bottom. Avoid overbaking to maintain their soft texture.
- Dust with Sugar: Allow the cookies to cool slightly before dusting them with confectioner’s sugar for a sweet finish. For an extra snowy appearance, you can dust them once while still warm and again after they’ve completely cooled.
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature butter that is soft enough to easily cream but not melted.
- You can add 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract or almond extract for additional flavor.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
- The cookies may be frozen before or after baking. If freezing the dough, thaw in the refrigerator before baking.
- For a twist, add 1/2 cup finely chopped nuts or mini chocolate chips to the dough.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg