Description
Snowball cookies bring pure comfort straight from the kitchen, blending sweetened condensed milk into delicate, powdery treats that melt perfectly on your tongue. Coating these little rounds with snowy confectioners’ sugar creates a delightful moment of sweet, crumbly happiness perfect for sharing with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup unsalted butter
Liquid and Binding Ingredients:
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Finishing and Seasoning Ingredients:
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Soften 1 cup butter at room temperature for 30 minutes until creamy. Cream butter with ½ cup powdered sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Pour 1 can sweetened condensed milk and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract into the butter mixture. Mix until completely combined.
- Add ¼ teaspoon salt and 2 ½ cups flour gradually. Stir until a soft dough forms.
- Fold 1 cup chopped pecans into the dough, ensuring even distribution. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll chilled dough into 1-inch balls using your palms. Place cookie balls 1 inch apart on prepared sheets.
- Bake at 350°F for 12-15 minutes until edges are very lightly golden.
- Remove cookies from oven and let them rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
- Roll warm cookies in 1 cup powdered sugar, coating them completely.
- Transfer coated cookies to a wire rack. Roll in powdered sugar a second time for extra sweetness.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Chill the dough thoroughly to prevent spreading and make rolling easier, giving your cookies a perfect round shape.
- Toast pecans before adding to the dough to enhance their nutty flavor and provide a deeper, richer taste profile.
- Use room temperature butter for smoother mixing and ensure all ingredients are well incorporated without overworking the dough.
- For gluten-free adaptation, swap wheat flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend, maintaining the same soft, delicate texture.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 277 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 3.5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg