Indulge in these delightful soft and chewy pudding cookies. Made with a secret ingredient - pudding mix, these cookies are bursting with flavor and are the perfect treat for any occasion. The addition of pudding mix not only adds richness but also helps to keep the cookies soft and moist. These cookies are easy to make and will surely become a household favorite!
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 small package instant pudding mix (any flavor)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips or any desired mix-ins
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C), and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the instant pudding mix, eggs, and vanilla extract to the bowl, and mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips or any desired mix-ins.
- Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Pudding mix adds a unique flavor and moisture to the cookies.
You can use any flavor of instant pudding mix to create different variations of these cookies.
These cookies stay soft and chewy for days, making them perfect for gifting or storing.