Pudding Cookies

These Pudding Cookies are about to become your new favorite go-to recipe, perfect for any occasion or craving and anyone who loves a good treat. These cookies are an effortless and very customizable cookie recipe using only a few simple ingredients.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings cookies

Calories 246kcal

Author John Kanell

Equipment

Electric hand mixer or stand mixer
Mixing Bowls
Baking Sheets
Wire cooling rack

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter softened (227g)
½ cup packed light brown sugar (110g)
¼ cup granulated sugar (50g)
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (3.4oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix
2⅓ cup all-purpose flour (280g)
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips (360g)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line large baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter, sugars, and vanilla together on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, stopping to scrape down the bowl between each egg, until well incorporated and fluffy.
Add the pudding mix, flour, baking soda, and salt. Beat on low speed until combined. Scrape down the bowl. Add the chocolate chips and stir in by hand until evenly distributed. Using a 2-tablespoon scoop, scoop the cookie dough and place on the lined baking sheet 2 inches apart.
Bake one sheet at a time for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden but the tops are still a little shiny. Let cool for a few minutes on the pan, then transfer to a wire rack and cool completely. Store the cookies in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

Notes

Make them even. The cookies come out more uniform when rolled into balls and pressed slightly into disks.
Get creative! Feel free to use other flavors of instant pudding! Vanilla pudding cookies are great for making chocolate chip cookies, but chocolate, lemon, and pistachio are all delicious options. You can also play with different mix-ins to match the flavor you’re after. Add nuts, sprinkles, citrus zest, dried fruit, crushed pretzels, or cereal… the options are endless!
Add pizzazz. Save a few chocolate chips (or whatever mix-in you’re using) to stud the tops of your cookies before baking for a more professional, bakery-style look.

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