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Milk Snowball Cookies Recipe

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Milk Snowball Cookies are delicate, melt-in-your-mouth treats made with a simple dough of butter, flour, and sweetened condensed milk. Baked to a light golden bottom with a soft pale top, these cookies are finished with a generous coating of powdered sugar for a snowy, festive appearance. Perfect for holiday gatherings or any time you want a sweet, buttery bite.

  • Total Time: 23 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings

Ingredients

Cookie Dough

  • 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, cubed and chilled
  • 1 cup + 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk

Coating

  • 1/2 cup icing sugar (powdered sugar), for rolling

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper or a cookie sheet and set aside to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients and Butter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the chilled, cubed unsalted butter, all-purpose flour, and salt. Using your fingertips, rub the mixture together until it feels like wet sand, which helps incorporate the butter evenly for a tender cookie texture.
  3. Add Sweetened Condensed Milk: Pour in the sweetened condensed milk and gently mix with your hands until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overmix as this can toughen the cookies; a soft, cohesive dough is the goal.
  4. Shape the Cookies: Using a tablespoon measuring spoon or cookie scoop, portion out the dough and roll it into smooth, even-sized balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet leaving space between to allow spreading during baking.
  5. Bake the Cookies: Bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the bottoms turn a light golden color while the tops remain pale, indicating a tender, melt-in-your-mouth interior.
  6. First Sugar Coating: Allow the cookies to cool for about 5 minutes. While still warm, gently roll them in icing sugar to create the initial sugary coating that will help the outer texture set.
  7. Cool Completely and Second Sugar Coating: Transfer the sugar-coated cookies to a wire rack to cool fully. Once cooled, roll the cookies again in powdered sugar to achieve the characteristic thick, snowy finish that defines these delicious treats.

Notes

  • Use chilled butter to ensure the dough stays crumbly and the cookies come out tender.
  • Do not overmix the dough to maintain a delicate texture.
  • Rolling the cookies twice in powdered sugar gives the best snowy coating and visual appeal.
  • Cookies are best stored in an airtight container at room temperature and consumed within 3-4 days for freshness.
  • You can substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version, but texture may vary slightly.
  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 8 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Western

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