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Sweetened Condensed Milk Snowball Cookies Recipe

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Delightfully soft and tender Sweetened Condensed Milk Snowball Cookies with a buttery base, studded with crunchy pecans and coated in powdered sugar for a melt-in-your-mouth treat perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (300 g) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups (360 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (100 g) finely chopped pecans
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Coating

  • 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it is hot enough for baking the cookies evenly.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, approximately 3-5 minutes. This step incorporates air for a tender crumb.
  3. Add Condensed Milk and Vanilla: Gradually add the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract to the creamed butter mixture, mixing gently until fully combined without overmixing to keep the dough tender.
  4. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Sift together all-purpose flour and salt, then add to the wet ingredients. Fold in the finely chopped pecans gently using a spatula until a soft and cohesive dough forms. Add a bit more flour if the dough feels too sticky to handle.
  5. Chill Dough: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes to firm up, making it easier to shape the cookies.
  6. Shape Cookies: Using about a tablespoon of dough per cookie, roll into 1-inch balls. Place the cookie balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet spaced about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
  7. Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until the edges turn lightly golden, indicating they are cooked through but still tender inside.
  8. Cool Slightly: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes. This helps them firm up before handling.
  9. Coat in Powdered Sugar: While still warm, roll each cookie in powdered sugar until fully coated, which adds a sweet exterior and the signature snowball appearance.
  10. Cool Completely: Transfer the coated cookies to a wire rack and let them cool thoroughly before serving to allow the sugar coating to set.

Notes

  • Cream the butter thoroughly until it is light and fluffy to incorporate air, enhancing the cookie’s texture.
  • Gently mix in the sweetened condensed milk to avoid overworking the dough, which can make the cookies tough.
  • Ensure dough is chilled well before shaping to prevent spreading during baking and maintain the shape.
  • Roll cookies in powdered sugar while warm for optimal adherence and presentation.

Keywords: sweetened condensed milk cookies, pecan snowball cookies, powdered sugar cookies, holiday cookies, soft buttery cookies

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