Oatmeal Pudding Cookies

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 (3.4-ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups old-fashioned oats

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
3. Add pudding mix and mix until combined.
4. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing after each addition.
5. Stir in vanilla extract.
6. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
7. Stir dry ingredients into wet ingredients until combined.
8. Stir in oats until combined.
9. Drop dough by rounded tablespoons onto prepared baking sheets.
10. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
11. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• Oatmeal pudding cookies are a great way to use up leftover pudding mix.
• These cookies are freezer friendly and can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
• For a fun variation, try adding 1/2 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips or 1/2 cup of dried cranberries.