Snowball cookies are classic, nostalgic treats known for their melt-in-your-mouth texture and delicate powdered-sugar coating. This version adds a delightful twist by incorporating sweetened condensed milk, giving the cookies a richer, creamier flavor and a softer, more tender crumb. These cookies require only a few simple ingredients, come together quickly, and bake into little buttery bites that practically dissolve on the tongue. Whether you’re preparing them for the holidays, a gathering, or simply craving something sweet, these snowball cookies bring warmth and joy to any moment.
What makes this recipe especially appealing is the ease and simplicity of preparation. There’s no need for eggs, baking powder, or complicated steps. With just butter, sweetened condensed milk, and flour, you can create a dough that bakes into soft, pillowy cookies coated in a snowy layer of powdered sugar. Their minimal ingredient list makes them perfect for beginner bakers, last-minute desserts, or cozy baking sessions with family and children.
These cookies look like little winter wonders — soft, round, lightly golden on the bottom, and generously coated in a blanket of powdered sugar. They are beautiful on a holiday tray, elegant on a dessert table, and charming as gifts wrapped in small treat bags or festive tins. Because they hold their shape so well, they stack nicely and stay looking perfect even when arranged for parties or packaged for gifting.
As you bite into one, the texture is incredibly tender — slightly crisp on the outside, creamy and soft on the inside, thanks to the sweetened condensed milk. Their flavor is buttery, lightly sweet, and surprisingly addictive. You can enjoy them plain, but you can also enhance them with vanilla, salt, or even crushed nuts for variation. Served with coffee, hot chocolate, or tea, these snowball cookies become a comforting, irresistible treat.
Ingredients
•1 cup softened butter
•1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz)
•2 cups all-purpose flour
•1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional but recommended)
•½ teaspoon salt (optional)
•Powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
1. Cream the Butter
In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until smooth, pale, and fluffy. This creates the tender texture snowball cookies are known for.
2. Add the Sweetened Condensed Milk
Pour in the sweetened condensed milk and mix until the mixture is silky and fully combined. Add vanilla and salt if using.
3. Add the Flour
Gradually add the flour and mix until a soft dough forms. If the dough seems sticky, add another tablespoon or two of flour.
4. Chill the Dough
Cover and refrigerate the dough for 30–45 minutes. Chilling helps the cookies hold their round shape during baking.
5. Shape the Cookies
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Roll the dough into small balls, about 1 tablespoon each, and place them on a lined baking sheet.
6. Bake
Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden but the tops remain pale.
7. Coat in Powdered Sugar
Let the cookies cool for 5 minutes, then roll them in powdered sugar.
Once completely cool, roll them again for the perfect snowy finish.
These Sweetened Condensed Milk Snowball Cookies are simple, elegant, and incredibly delicious. With their buttery texture, creamy sweetness, and beautiful powdered-sugar coating, they are perfect for holidays, celebrations, or everyday moments of comfort. Easy to prepare and impossible to resist, these cookies will quickly become a favorite recipe you’ll return to again and again
