These snowball cookies are a holiday favorite! Made with sweetened condensed milk, coconut, and powdered sugar, they’re soft, sweet, and melt in your mouth. Perfect for cookie exchanges or a snowy winter treat!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for coating)
- 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut (optional, for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat softened butter, sweetened condensed milk, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms.
- Shape Dough: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just slightly golden. Do not overbake; the cookies should remain soft.
- Coat the Cookies: While still warm, roll the cookies in powdered sugar. For a festive twist, roll in coconut after the powdered sugar coating.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
Tips for Perfect Snowballs
- Use softened butter: This ensures the dough comes together smoothly.
- Add coconut flavor: Mix a little coconut extract into the dough for extra tropical flair.
- Double coat: Roll cookies in powdered sugar a second time for a thicker coating once they cool.
Nutrition (Per Cookie)
- Calories: 110
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
- Sodium: 45mg
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Sugar: 10g
- Protein: 1g
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