Description
Mexican snowballs invite sweet pleasure with creamy condensed milk centers rolled in powdered sugar. Delicate cookie-like confections promise delightful moments of pure indulgence you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) butter
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 1/2 cups (180 grams) all-purpose flour
Leavening Agent:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Finishing Ingredient:
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) confectioners sugar
Instructions
- Cream butter in a mixing bowl using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, approximately 3 minutes.
- Pour sweetened condensed milk into the creamed butter, blending thoroughly for 2 minutes. Add vanilla or almond extract if desired.
- Integrate flour and baking powder into the wet mixture, beating until completely combined. Gently fold in optional mix-ins like chocolate chips or dried cranberries.
- Scoop uniform dough portions onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart to allow spreading.
- Heat oven to 320°F (160°C). Bake cookies for 12 minutes, watching carefully to prevent over-browning. Cookies should appear set but not golden.
- Allow cookies to rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Generously dust with confectioner’s sugar, creating a snow-like coating. Ensure complete cooling before serving or storing.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is softened at room temperature for optimal creaming, which creates a light and fluffy texture in the snowball cookies.
- Experiment with different extracts like almond, coconut, or orange to add unique flavor profiles while keeping the delicate sweetness intact.
- Swap all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend to make these cookies suitable for those with gluten sensitivities, maintaining the same delightful texture.
- Use an oven thermometer to confirm accurate temperature, as slight variations can dramatically affect the cookie’s final texture and appearance.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg