Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies
These soft chocolate chip cookies are a delightful treat, featuring the magic of instant pudding mix for a thick and chewy texture. Perfect for bakery-style indulgence, and customizable with walnuts, they are sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
- 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 cups butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups packed brown sugar
- ½ cup white sugar
- 2 (3.4 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
- 4 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 cups chopped walnuts (Optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a medium bowl, sift together the flour and baking soda. Set aside.
- Using a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the instant vanilla pudding mix until fully blended.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the flour mixture until the dough forms and all ingredients are incorporated.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips and chopped walnuts, if using.
- Drop rounded spoonfuls of cookie dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn a light golden brown. Rotate the pans halfway through for even baking.
- Remove cookies from the oven and let them rest on the baking sheets for 2-3 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Pro Tip: Always use butter at room temperature for easier creaming and dough that bakes evenly.