Introduction
Few holiday treats are as magical as snowball cookies—they’re soft, delicate, sweet, and perfectly coated in a snowy layer of powdered sugar. But Sweetened Condensed Milk Snowball Cookies take that magic to an entirely new level. Silky, buttery, and incredibly tender, these cookies quite literally melt on your tongue.
With just a handful of ingredients and no eggs needed, this recipe is easy enough for beginners yet impressive enough for holiday gatherings, cookie swaps, or homemade edible gifts. These cookies hold their beautiful dome shape, slice like creamy clouds, and deliver a rich vanilla sweetness in every bite.
If you love buttery shortbread, powdered sugar treats, or soft melt-away cookies, this recipe will become one of your absolute favorites.
📝 Ingredients You’ll Need
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 can sweetened condensed milk
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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½ teaspoon salt
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Powdered sugar (for rolling and coating)
Optional Add-Ins:
✔ Lemon zest
✔ Almond extract
✔ Coconut flakes
✔ Mini chocolate chips
👩🍳 How to Make Sweetened Condensed Milk Snowball Cookies
Step 1 — Cream the Butter & Sweetened Condensed Milk
In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until light, pale, and fluffy.
Add the sweetened condensed milk and continue mixing until smooth and creamy.
This creates the signature melt-away texture.
Step 2 — Add Vanilla & Dry Ingredients
Mix in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together:
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Flour
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Salt
Slowly add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
The dough should be smooth, pliable, and slightly tacky but not sticky.
Step 3 — Chill the Dough
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 30–40 minutes.
Chilling helps the cookies keep their iconic round snowball shape.
Step 4 — Shape the Cookies
Scoop portions of dough and roll into smooth round balls (about 1 to 1 ½ inches).
Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space for slight spreading.
