Description
Sweetened Condensed Milk Snowball Cookies are delicious, soft cookies perfect for serving alongside coffee or tea.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 1 tablespoon (15g) baking powder
- 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup (120ml) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar, for dusting cookies
Instructions
- Scoop & Shape Cookies: Start by scooping your chilled dough into tablespoon-sized portions. Each scoop should feel slightly sticky in your hands as you roll it into a ball. Make them uniform in size to ensure even baking. If the dough feels too dry, check the texture of the butter.
- Arrange in Muffin Tin: Place the cookie balls in a greased mini muffin tin, providing a bit of space between them as they will spread during baking. Proper greasing of the tin is crucial to avoid difficulty in removing the cookies.
- Preheat Oven & Bake: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bake the cookies in the muffin tin for 12 to 14 minutes. Watch for a slight golden edge to ensure they are sufficiently baked. Avoid overbaking to keep them from becoming dry.
- Cool & Dust with Sugar: Allow cookies to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. While they are still warm, dust them lightly with powdered sugar to help it stick. Waiting too long will lessen the effect, so dust them promptly.
- Store or Serve: After the cookies have cooled completely, store them in an airtight container to maintain freshness. Serve alongside coffee or tea for a delightful treat. Avoid stacking before they are fully cooled to preserve their shape.
Notes
- Storage Tips: Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for a few days. Place waxed paper between layers if stacking, especially if you are freezing them.
- Expert Tips: If your cookies feel too dry, ensure the butter is at room temperature and well-creamed for the right consistency. If cookies are spreading too much during baking, chilling the dough for about 30 minutes can help maintain their shape. Dusting with powdered sugar while the cookies are still warm will assist in it sticking better.
- Reheating Instructions: For best results when reheating, place cookies in a preheated oven at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 5 minutes.
- Serving Suggestions: Serve with a glass of milk or coffee. Pair with warm cocoa for a cozy treat. They can also be added to a dessert platter alongside richer cookies.
- Recipe Variations: Add chopped nuts or incorporate cocoa powder for a chocolate version. You can also use almond extract instead of vanilla for a different flavor profile.
- Ingredient Notes: Select high-quality sweetened condensed milk for the best cookie flavor. If needed, evaporated milk with sugar can substitute in a pinch. For gluten-free options, replace all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg