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Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies Recipe

Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies are ultra-soft, chewy cookies made with instant vanilla pudding mix for long-lasting tenderness.
Packed with chocolate chips and ready in 34 minutes, they’re perfect for dunking, freezing, or enjoying warm and gooey straight from the oven.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 2 minutes
Total Time 34 minutes
Servings: 15 Cookies
Calories: 316
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2¼ cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • ¾ cup light brown sugar packed
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 3.4-ounce package instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Whisk
  • Rubber spatula
  • Cookie scoop or ¼ cup measuring cup
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar on high speed for at least 3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the dry pudding mix, eggs, and vanilla. Beat on high for 2–3 minutes until light and airy.
  5. Gradually mix in half of the dry ingredients on low speed, then increase to high until combined. Repeat with remaining dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Fold in chocolate chips with a rubber spatula.
  7. Scoop dough into large balls and place on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10–12 minutes until slightly golden and tops are just set.
  8. Cool on baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies are soft, thick, and irresistibly chewy thanks to the addition of instant pudding mix.
Loaded with chocolate chips and ready in just over 34 minutes, they’re a foolproof way to achieve bakery-style cookies at home.