Description
These Sweetened Condensed Milk Snowball Cookies are a delightful twist on classic holiday treats. Buttery, nutty, and perfectly sweet, they are sure to become a favorite at any gathering.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Coating:
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the dough: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Add the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract, and mix until smooth. Gradually stir in the flour and salt, mixing just until combined. Fold in the chopped nuts.
- Shape and bake: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden but the tops remain pale.
- Coat the cookies: Let the cookies cool for about 5 minutes, then roll them in powdered sugar while still warm. Once completely cooled, roll them in powdered sugar again for a snowy finish.
Notes
- You can substitute almonds, hazelnuts, or leave out the nuts entirely.
- These cookies store well in an airtight container for up to a week and freeze beautifully for make-ahead treats.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 35 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
