Sweetened Condensed Milk Snowball Cookies: A Holiday Game-Changer

These aren’t your typical snowball cookies. The secret ingredient – sweetened condensed milk – transforms the traditional recipe into something impossibly rich and creamy. I discovered this version at my mother-in-law’s holiday cookie exchange, and after three batches disappeared in record time, I knew I had to get the recipe.

Ingredients

Base:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts

For Rolling:

  • 2 cups powdered sugar, divided
Sweetened Condensed Milk Snowball Cookies

The Method

  1. Prep (15 mins)
    • Let butter soften completely
    • Preheat oven to 325°F
    • Line baking sheets with parchment
  2. Make the Dough (10 mins)
    • Cream butter until fluffy
    • Beat in sweetened condensed milk and vanilla
    • Mix in flour and salt until just combined
    • Fold in nuts
  3. Shape & Bake (30 mins)
    • Roll into 1-inch balls
    • Place on prepared sheets
    • Bake 15-18 minutes until bottoms are light golden
    • Cool 5 minutes on sheets
  4. The Double Roll (15 mins)
    • Roll warm cookies in 1 cup powdered sugar
    • Cool completely
    • Roll again in remaining sugar
Sweetened Condensed Milk Snowball Cookies

Quick Answers

“Can I freeze them?” Yes, up to 3 months. Double-roll in sugar after thawing.

“How long do they keep?” 1 week in airtight container at room temperature.

“No nuts?” Replace with extra flour (2 tablespoons).

Pro Tips

  • Chill dough if too soft to roll
  • Don’t overbake – edges should barely color
  • First sugar roll must be while warm
  • Keep hands clean between rolling batches

Serving Ideas

  • Holiday cookie platters
  • Coffee or tea companion
  • Gift boxes
  • Winter parties
  • Afternoon treats

Final Note

These cookies are foolproof and fantastic. The sweetened condensed milk makes them richer than traditional snowballs, with a melt-in-your-mouth texture that’s absolutely addictive. Give them a try – they might just become your new holiday tradition.

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