Here’s a classic, melt-in-your-mouth recipe for Sweetened Condensed Milk Snowball Cookies—soft, buttery, and coated in powdered sugar. No eggs, super simple, and perfect for holidays or anytime.
Sweetened Condensed Milk Snowball Cookies
Makes: ~24 cookies
Ingredients
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ⅓ cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¾ cup chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts) – optional
- Powdered sugar, for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat oven: 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter & milk:
- Beat butter until smooth.
- Mix in sweetened condensed milk and vanilla until creamy.
- Add dry ingredients:
- Stir in flour and salt until a soft dough forms.
- Fold in nuts if using.
- Shape cookies:
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on baking sheet.
- Bake:
- Bake 12–14 minutes. Cookies should be set but not browned.
- Coat in sugar:
- Cool 5 minutes, then roll warm cookies in powdered sugar.
- Once fully cooled, roll again for that snowy finish.
Pro Tips
- Extra tender: Chill dough 15–20 minutes before rolling.
- Flavor boost: Add ½ tsp almond extract or coconut extract.
- Chocolate version: Add 2 tbsp cocoa powder to the flour.
These pair perfectly with coffee, tea, or hot cocoa ☕❄️
If you want, I can also give you a no-bake condensed milk snowball version or a lemon or coconut twist.
