Condensed milk, ice cream stuffed, and tons of different flavors – snowballs may be one of the best inventions ever. They have different versions of snowballs out there – like snowcones or slushies – but none of them even compare to the melt-in-your-mouth deliciousness that is the Louisiana snowball. Different stands might spell it "snowball" and some others spell it "sno-ball," but what really matters is that they are all delicious no matter how you spell it.

It’s already snowball season (aka happiness season) here in Louisiana! When those snowball stands open up, it’s a sign that long spring and summer days are here. That means pool days, trips to the beach, tan skin, and lots of summer parties. When the heat gets overwhelming, one of the most delicious ways to cool off is with snowballs! Here are 5 must-try (or must revisit) stands to stop by this summer:

1. Plum Street Snowballs

It’s a classic. I had to have them on the list. I mean, who doesn’t like eating a snowball out of a Chinese takeout container?

2. Casey’s and 3. Sal’s

If you live in Kenner, Casey’s is probably your go-to stand. If you live in Metairie, Sal’s is probably your spot. There’s always been a snowball war between Metairie natives and Kenner natives on who’s stand is better. I’m going to settle this once and for all – Casey’s is better

4. Hanson’s Sno-Bliz

3 words: Bananas Foster Sno-bliz. I got my eye on that one and can’t wait to finally try it! Hanson’s almost always has a line because their sno-bliz is one of a kind. A sno-bliz is different than a snowball because it has much softer ice. It’s been around since 1939 and they have unique flavors that you can’t get at any other snowball stand.

5. Sno-La

CHEESECAKE STUFFED! You heard that right. I’m not even that big of a cheesecake fan but this is probably my favorite place out of all of the stands I’ve listed. Their Berry Chantilly snowball is a must try.

I hope you explore all these snowball stands this summer. Let me know in the comments below if I missed one that should have been on this list!