Sweetened Condensed Milk Snowball Cookies

Ingredients:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
1/4 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans, optional)
Instructions:
Preheat the oven:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Mix the dough:

In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sweetened condensed milk until smooth and fluffy.
Add the vanilla extract and mix to combine.
Gradually stir in the flour and salt. The dough will be a bit thick and crumbly, but that’s normal. If you're adding chopped nuts, fold them into the dough at this stage.
Shape the cookies:

Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into small balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart. The cookies will not spread too much during baking, so they can be placed close together.
Bake the cookies:

Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden around the edges. The centers will remain soft.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet.
Coat in powdered sugar:

While the cookies are still warm (but not too hot), roll them gently in the powdered sugar until they’re fully coated. Let them cool completely before serving or storing.
Serve and enjoy!

Once the cookies have cooled and the powdered sugar has set, they’re ready to enjoy! These cookies are perfect for gifting, holiday parties, or cozy afternoons with a cup of tea.