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Chocolate Chip Cookies With Pudding

Chocolate Chip Cookies With Pudding

This chocolate chip cookie recipe with pudding is the ultimate treat for anyone who craves soft, chewy cookies packed with sweet chocolatey goodness.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 Cookies

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 3.4 oz box instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 2⅓ cups all-purpose flour 280g
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips 360g

Instructions
 

Preheat your oven

  • Set your oven to 350°F and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper. This will prevent the cookies from sticking and make cleanup quick and easy.

Cream the butter and sugars

  • In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract together on medium speed. Mix for about 3 minutes or until the mixture looks light and fluffy.

Add eggs

  • Beat in the eggs one at a time, making sure each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. Pause to scrape down the bowl to ensure everything is evenly mixed.

Mix in the dry ingredients and pudding mix

  • Add the instant vanilla pudding mix, flour, baking soda, and salt. Beat on low speed just until everything comes together. Avoid overmixing, which can make the cookies tough.

Stir in the chocolate chips

  • Fold in the semisweet chocolate chips by hand to distribute them evenly throughout the dough. This ensures every bite is loaded with melty chocolate goodness.

Scoop and bake

  • Use a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop to portion out the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake one sheet at a time for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the tops are slightly shiny.

Cool and enjoy

  • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

Notes

How to Serve Your Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies

These cookies are perfect on their own, but if you want to take them to the next level, try serving them with a glass of cold milk or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
For a fun dessert platter, pair them with other pudding cookies like chocolate or pistachio.
They also make great gifts just wrap them up in a pretty box or bag for a thoughtful homemade treat!

Storing and Enjoying Leftovers

If you have leftovers (which is rare in my house!), store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
To keep them extra soft, add a slice of white bread to the container, it works like magic! You can also freeze the cookies for up to three months. Just thaw them at room temperature when you’re ready to enjoy.

Top Tips for Customizing Your Chocolate Chip Cookies With Pudding

Experiment with pudding flavors: Vanilla pudding is classic, but don’t be afraid to try other flavors like chocolate, butterscotch, or even banana for a fun twist.
Add mix-ins: Swap out some of the chocolate chips for chopped nuts, sprinkles, dried fruit, or crushed pretzels to create your own custom cookie.
Make them bakery-style: Save a handful of chocolate chips to press onto the tops of the cookies before baking. This gives them that professional, bakery-style look.