Sweetened Condensed Milk Snowball Cookies – Easy Holiday Cookie Recipe
Sweetened condensed milk snowball cookies are soft, buttery, and coated in powdered sugar for the ultimate melt-in-your-mouth holiday treat. Perfect for Christmas cookie trays, festive parties, or cozy winter baking, these cookies are simple to make yet irresistibly delicious.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer or whisk
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup finely chopped nuts (optional: pecans, walnuts, almonds)
- 1½ cups powdered sugar (for rolling)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Mix Base: Beat butter and condensed milk until smooth and creamy.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in flour, vanilla, salt, and nuts (if using). Mix until dough forms.
- Chill Dough: Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm.
- Shape Cookies: Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12–15 minutes, until set but not browned.
- First Sugar Roll: While warm, roll cookies in powdered sugar.
- Second Sugar Roll: Once cooled, roll again for a snowy finish.
- Serve: Arrange on a platter or package in tins for gifting.
Notes
- Chill dough to prevent spreading.
- Roll cookies twice in powdered sugar for the perfect snowy look.
- Toast nuts before adding for deeper flavor.
- Store in airtight container for up to 1 week.
- Freeze unbaked dough balls for up to 2 months.