Description
Sweetened Condensed Milk Snowballs are delicate, light, and fluffy cookies made with just five simple ingredients. These slightly sweet treats are budget-friendly and easy to make, featuring a melt-in-your-mouth texture dusted generously with confectioner’s sugar for a classic finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
Topping
- 1/2 cup confectioner’s sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the Butter: Add the softened butter to a mixing bowl and beat until light and creamy, about three minutes. This creates a smooth base for your cookie dough.
- Add Sweetened Condensed Milk: Pour in the sweetened condensed milk and beat into the butter for two minutes. If using flavor extracts, add up to 2 teaspoons now to enhance the taste without overpowering.
- Scrape and Beat Again: Scrape down the sides of the bowl and beat the mixture for another one to two minutes to ensure even blending of ingredients.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Add the all-purpose flour and baking powder, then beat until fully combined with the butter and milk mixture. If desired, fold in up to 1 cup of mix-ins like chocolate chips, dried cranberries, or candies at this stage.
- Portion the Dough: Using a cookie scoop, drop mounds of dough onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, spacing each mound at least two inches apart to allow for expansion during baking.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in a preheated oven at 320°F (160°C) for 12 minutes until lightly golden and set.
- Cool Slightly: Remove the tray from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the pan for five minutes so they firm up slightly without breaking.
- Transfer and Dust with Sugar: Move the cookies to a wire cooling rack and generously sift the confectioner’s sugar over the top. Let the cookies cool completely before storing to preserve texture and flavor.
Notes
- These cookies are lightly sweet and fluffy, starting with a plain appearance but delivering delightful flavor.
- Perfect for a budget-friendly treat requiring minimal ingredients and effort.
- Flavor extracts like vanilla or almond can be added but should be kept under 2 teaspoons to avoid overpowering the delicate dough.
- Add-ins such as chocolate chips or dried fruit can be included up to 1 cup for variety.
- Ensure cookies are fully cooled before storing to prevent sogginess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 149 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 83 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
