Sweetened Condensed Milk Snowball Cookies
Introduction
These Sweetened Condensed Milk Snowball Cookies are melt‑in‑your‑mouth delights with a buttery, nutty flavor and a snowy powdered sugar coating. Perfect for holidays, tea parties, or gifting, they’re simple to make yet irresistibly elegant.
Ingredients
For the Cookies
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup sweetened condensed milk
¼ cup powdered sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups all‑purpose flour
¼ tsp salt
1½ cups finely chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts, or almonds)
For the Coating
1½ cups powdered sugar
Directions
Step 1: Prepare the Dough
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cream butter, sweetened condensed milk, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
Mix in vanilla extract.
Gradually add flour and salt, stirring until just combined.
Fold in chopped nuts.
Step 2: Shape the Cookies
Roll dough into 1‑inch balls and place 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.
Step 3: Bake
Bake for 12–15 minutes, until bottoms are lightly golden. Tops should remain pale.
Step 4: Coat the Cookies
Cool for 5 minutes, then roll warm cookies in powdered sugar.
Let cool completely, then roll again for a thick snowy coating.
Step 5: Serve
Enjoy with tea, coffee, or hot cocoa.
Time & Yield
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Bake Time: 12–15 minutes
Total Time: ~30 minutes
Yield: 24 cookies
Tips & Tricks
Toast nuts before chopping for extra flavor.
Roll cookies while warm for the first sugar coating — it helps the sugar stick.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Freeze uncoated cookies for up to 2 months; thaw and coat before serving.
Variations
Chocolate Snowballs: Add 2 tbsp cocoa powder to the dough.
Coconut Snowballs: Mix shredded coconut with powdered sugar for coating.
Festive Touch: Add colored sprinkles to the final sugar roll for holidays.
Citrus Twist: Add orange or lemon zest to the dough for brightness.
Serving Suggestions
Arrange on a platter dusted with extra powdered sugar for a snowy effect.
Pair with mulled wine or spiced chai for cozy gatherings.
Package in decorative tins for holiday gifts.
FAQs
Q: Can I use unsalted nuts?
A: Yes, but salted nuts add a nice balance to the sweetness.
Q: Why roll twice in powdered sugar?
A: The first coat sticks while warm, the second adds the snowy finish.
Q: Can I make them gluten‑free?
A: Yes, substitute flour with a gluten‑free blend.
Conclusion
These Sweetened Condensed Milk Snowball Cookies are buttery, nutty, and coated in a snowy blanket of powdered sugar. Easy to make and perfect for gifting or holiday trays, they’re a timeless treat that everyone will love.