Description
These Sweetened Condensed Milk Snowball Cookies are a delightful treat, perfect for the holiday season or any time you crave a nutty, buttery cookie coated in powdered sugar. The sweetened condensed milk adds a touch of richness to these melt-in-your-mouth cookies.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (plus more for rolling)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the dough: In a mixing bowl, beat softened butter, sweetened condensed milk, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add flour, nuts, and salt, stir until dough forms.
- Shape the cookies: Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions, roll into balls, and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 12 to 14 minutes until bottoms are lightly golden. Let cool for 5 minutes on the sheet.
- Coat the cookies: Roll warm cookies in powdered sugar, then roll again when fully cooled for a snowy finish.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze for later.
- Try using almonds or hazelnuts for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 25 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
