Sweetened Condensed Milk Snowball Cookies
Indulge in the heavenly delight of our 5-Ingredient Sweetened Condensed Milk Snowball Cookies. These melt-in-your-mouth treats combine buttery richness with a delicate, powdery sweetness, creating an irresistible texture that's both tender and crumbly. Perfect for holidays or any day you crave a bit of cookie magic!
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Prepare the dough: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Beat in the sweetened condensed milk, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
- Chill the dough: Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
- Roll the dough: Roll the dough into balls, about 1 1/2 tablespoons each.
- Roll in powdered sugar: Roll the balls in powdered sugar to coat.
- Bake the cookies: Place the balls onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Optional: If using nuts, roll the balls in chopped nuts before baking.
- Cool the cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Tips and Variations:
- Use sweetened condensed milk: Sweetened condensed milk adds a rich and creamy flavor to the cookies.
- Don't overbake: Don't overbake the cookies, as they can become dry and crumbly.
- Add-ins: Add-ins, such as chopped nuts or chocolate chips, can be added to the dough for added flavor and texture.
- Glaze: A glaze made from powdered sugar and milk can be drizzled over the cookies for an extra sweet treat.
- Coconut Snowball Cookies: Add 1 cup shredded coconut to the dough for a tropical flavor.
- Cinnamon Snowball Cookies: Add 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon to the dough for a warm and spicy flavor.
- Chocolate Snowball Cookies: Add 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips to the dough for a chocolatey flavor.