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Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies

The Ultimate Soft Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies Recipe

These Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies are ultra-soft and customizable, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour Consider using a gluten-free flour blend for a gluten-free option.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Essential for that perfect texture!
  • 1 cup unsalted butter Softened to room temperature for best results.
  • ¾ cup brown sugar Feel free to substitute with light brown sugar.
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar No substitutions needed.
  • 1 package instant vanilla pudding mix Make sure not to use cook-and-serve pudding.
  • 2 large eggs No substitutions available.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Use pure vanilla extract for the best results.
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips Consider milk chocolate or dark chocolate for a twist.
  • ½ teaspoon salt Essential for balancing sweetness.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • cookie scoop
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy and fluffy.
  4. Add the pudding mix, eggs, and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture and blend until smooth.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly dispersed.
  7. Drop balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are golden and centers look slightly underbaked.
  9. Let the cookies sit on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 9gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use instant pudding mix and avoid overmixing for tender cookies.

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