Sweetened Condensed Milk Snowball Cookies

• Prep Time: 15 minutes

• Chill Time: 30 minutes (recommended)

• Bake Time: 12–15 minutes

• Total Time: ~1 hour

• Difficulty: Easy

• Yield: ~30 cookies

•  Ingredients

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

• ½ cup sweetened condensed milk

• 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract

• ¼ tsp salt

• 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour

• 1 cup finely chopped nuts (e.g., pecans, walnuts, or almonds) – optional

• ½ to 1 cup powdered sugar, for rolling

 Instructions

Step 1: Make the Dough

1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sweetened condensed milk until smooth and fluffy (about 2 minutes).

2. Mix in the vanilla extract and salt.

3. Gradually add in the flour, stirring until fully incorporated. The dough will be soft but not sticky.

4. Fold in the chopped nuts, if using.

Step 2: Chill the Dough

1. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes. This step helps the cookies hold their shape and enhances flavor.

Step 3: Preheat and Shape

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Scoop and roll the dough into 1-inch balls (about 1 tbsp each) and place 1 inch apart on the baking sheet.

Step 4: Bake

1. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden. The tops will remain pale.

2. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before handling.

Step 5: Roll in Powdered Sugar

1. While the cookies are still warm but not hot, roll them in a bowl of powdered sugar.

2. Place on a wire rack to cool completely.

3. Once cooled, roll them again in powdered sugar for a snowy, festive finish.

 Serving Suggestions

These cookies are perfect for:

• Holiday cookie trays

• Wedding or baby showers

• Gifts for neighbors or coworkers

• Pairing with tea or coffee

Serve them alongside:

• Hot cocoa

• Spiced chai

• Eggnog during the holidays

 Storage

• Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

• Freeze unbaked dough balls or baked cookies (without powdered sugar) for up to 2 months. Roll in sugar after thawing.

 Recipe Variations

• Nut-Free: Omit the nuts for a pure, buttery cookie.

• Chocolate Chip Snowballs: Fold in ¾ cup mini chocolate chips instead of nuts.

• Coconut Snowballs: Add ½ cup finely shredded sweetened coconut to the dough.

• Citrus Twist: Add 1 tsp orange or lemon zest for brightness.

 Nutrition Information (Per Cookie — Approximate)

• Calories: 120

• Fat: 7g

• Carbs: 13g

• Sugar: 5g

• Protein: 1g

Nutrition may vary depending on the size and ingredients used.