Sweetened Condensed Milk Snowball Cookies Recipe
These Sweetened Condensed Milk Snowball Cookies are delicate, melt-in-your-mouth treats featuring a tender dough made with butter, flour, and sweetened condensed milk. Lightly baked to a pale finish and generously coated with powdered sugar, these cookies offer a perfect balance of sweetness and softness, ideal for tea time or festive occasions.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 10 cookies
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, cubed and chilled
- 1 cup + 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
Coating
- 1/2 cup icing sugar (powdered sugar)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper or a cookie sheet and set aside to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients and Butter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the chilled, cubed unsalted butter, all-purpose flour, and a pinch of salt. Rub the mixture together with your fingertips until it resembles wet sand, ensuring a crumbly yet cohesive texture.
- Add Sweetened Condensed Milk: Pour in the sweetened condensed milk and gently mix the dough by hand until it just comes together, being careful not to overmix to keep the cookies tender.
- Shape the Cookies: Scoop 1 tablespoon of dough using a measuring spoon or cookie scoop and roll it into smooth, even-sized balls. Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart to allow for gentle expansion.
- Bake: Place the tray in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the bottoms of the cookies turn lightly golden while the tops remain pale to maintain the delicate texture.
- First Sugar Coating: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool for about 5 minutes. While still warm, gently roll each cookie in powdered sugar to apply the first coating, then transfer them onto a wire rack.
- Final Sugar Coating: Once the cookies have fully cooled, roll them again in powdered sugar for a thick, snowy finish, enhancing their classic snowball appearance and sweetness.
Notes
- Use chilled butter to create the perfect crumbly texture resembling wet sand when mixed with flour.
- Avoid overmixing the dough once the sweetened condensed milk is added to prevent tough cookies.
- Rolling the cookies twice in powdered sugar provides the signature snowy look and an extra touch of sweetness.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- If you prefer, you can substitute icing sugar with confectioners’ sugar for the coating.
