Description

These Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies combine a soft, chewy texture with the delightful flavor of vanilla pudding and classic semisweet chocolate chips. Perfectly balanced with a hint of brown sugar sweetness and baked to golden perfection, they make a comforting treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

Scale

Cookie Dough

1 cup butter (softened)
¾ cup packed brown sugar (light or dark)
¼ cup white sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 package instant vanilla pudding mix (5.1 ounce)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt

Add-ins

2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375˚F (190˚C) to ensure it reaches the ideal temperature for baking your cookies evenly.
Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create the perfect texture for the cookies.
Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, making sure each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. Then stir in the vanilla extract for flavor.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, instant vanilla pudding mix, baking soda, and salt. Gradually blend this dry mixture into the wet ingredients until fully combined, creating the cookie dough.
Incorporate Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the semisweet chocolate chips, distributing them evenly throughout the dough without overmixing.
Scoop Cookies: Using a medium cookie scoop (approximately 2 tablespoons), drop the dough onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper or a non-stick surface, spacing the cookies evenly apart.
Bake: Place the cookie sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers appear just set, ensuring a chewy center.
Cool: Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

You can substitute the vanilla pudding mix with chocolate pudding mix for a chocolate-flavored twist.
Ensure the butter is softened but not melted for optimal creaming.
Do not overbake to maintain the cookies’ chewy texture.
Storing cookies in an airtight container keeps them fresh for up to 5 days.
For a nutty version, consider folding in ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans along with the chocolate chips.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Chocolate chip cookies, pudding cookies, soft cookies, vanilla pudding cookies, easy cookie recipe, chewy cookies, classic cookies