Sweetened Condensed Milk Snowballs: 5-Ingredient Bliss

Sweetened Condensed Milk Snowballs create buttery, tender cookies with rich milky sweetness, rolled twice in powdered sugar for snowy crunch. These 5-ingredient holiday favorites bake in 12 minutes, yield 22, and stay soft for days.

Why This Recipe Works

Sweetened condensed milk tenderizes dough without eggs for melt-in-mouth texture. Cold butter keeps shape during baking. Baking powder creates slight lift without cakiness. Double sugar coating seals moisture while adding sparkle. Simple pantry staples yield professional results.

Ingredients & Prep

• 1 cup butter, softened
• ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 tsp baking powder
• ½ cup powdered sugar (plus extra for rolling)

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F; line baking sheets with parchment.
2. Beat butter 2–3 minutes until creamy; mix in condensed milk until smooth.
3. Combine flour and baking powder; gradually stir into wet ingredients until dough forms.
4. Scoop 1-tbsp balls onto sheets; bake 10–12 minutes until set but pale.
5. Cool 5 minutes; roll warm cookies in powdered sugar, then again after full cooling.

Flavor Variations

Storage Tips

Airtight room temperature 1 week; freeze up to 3 months.

FAQs

Too crumbly?
Soften butter more; don’t overmix.

Flat cookies?
Chill dough 30 minutes pre-bake.

Gluten-free?
Use 1:1 GF flour blend.

Conclusion

Sweetened Condensed Milk Snowballs deliver effortless holiday magic creamy, snowy perfection.

Sweetened Condensed Milk Snowballs: 5-Ingredient Bliss

Print Recipe

Sweetened condensed milk snowballs are soft, melt-in-your-mouth no-bake cookies made with coconut and a hint of vanilla. Simple, festive, and perfect for holidays, cookie trays, or anytime you need an easy sweet treat.

• Author: ssam
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins (includes chilling)
• Yield: 20 snowballs 1x
• Category: Dessert
• Method: No-Bake
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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• 3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
• 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
• Optional: 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips or chopped nuts

Instructions

• 1. In a large bowl, combine shredded coconut, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and salt.
• 2. Mix until fully combined and sticky.
• 3. If using, fold in mini chocolate chips or chopped nuts.
• 4. Scoop about 1 tablespoon of mixture and roll into a ball.
• 5. Roll each ball generously in powdered sugar until coated.
• 6. Place snowballs on a parchment-lined tray.
• 7. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
• 8. Store chilled until ready to serve.

Notes

• For extra coconut flavor, lightly toast the coconut before mixing.
• Add a drop of almond extract for variation.
• These snowballs keep well refrigerated for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 snowball
• Calories: 110
• Sugar: 9g
• Sodium: 45mg
• Fat: 6g
• Saturated Fat: 5g
• Unsaturated Fat: 1g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 12g
• Fiber: 1g
• Protein: 1g
• Cholesterol: 5mg

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