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Close up of perfectly spherical snowball cookies coated in soft, white powdered sugar.

The Ultimate Sweetened Condensed Milk Snowball Cookies

Master the art of perfectly spherical Sweetened Condensed Milk Snowball Cookies. These buttery, melt-in-your-mouth treats feature a fudgy interior and a heavy powdered sugar coating that looks beautiful on any dessert platter.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 59 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 110
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter Softened to room temperature
  • 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk High quality
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract Pure extract for best flavor
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Spoon and leveled
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch Crucial to prevent spreading
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt To balance the sweetness
  • 1 cup powdered sugar For the heavy coating and loose dusting

Equipment

  • 1 Cookie Scoop 1 tablespoon size for uniform perfectly round spheres.
  • 1 Baking Sheet Aluminum half-sheet pan lined with parchment paper.
  • 1 Fine-mesh Sieve Used for dusting the final loose powdered sugar over the cookies.

Method
 

Making the Dough and Baking
  1. Place the softened butter in a large bowl and beat on medium speed for 1-2 minutes until pale and creamy. Add the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract, blending until completely smooth.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and kosher salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed just until the flour disappears to avoid overmixing.
  3. Use a cookie scoop to portion the dough, rolling each into perfectly spherical balls. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the chilled spheres for 12 to 14 minutes until just set and dry on top, without turning golden-brown.
  5. Let the cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes. While still warm, gently roll them in powdered sugar to create a sticky base glaze.
  6. Once completely cool, roll the cookies a second time to build a heavy powdered sugar coating. Pile on a ceramic plate and add a loose dusting over the top before serving.

Notes

Tip 1: Do not skip the chilling process, or the cookies will flatten out instead of remaining spherical.
Tip 2: Always wait until the cookies are fully cooled for the second coating to ensure a bright white, powdery exterior.