Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies
The ultimate comfort food, Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with chocolatey goodness. These easy-to-make cookies will satisfy your sweet cravings and are perfect for sharing with family and friends. Make them tonight and enjoy a heavenly treat!
Equipment
- Whisk
- Oven
- Wooden Spoon
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups butter room temperature
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs eggs
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 1/2 - 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 package french vanilla instant pudding 3.4oz
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp custard powder
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. This is an important step as it ensures that your cookies bake evenly. While the oven warms up, you can line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of your stand mixer, combine butter, white sugar, and brown sugar. Beat them together until the mixture is light and fluffy. This usually takes about two to three minutes and is key for creating a nice texture in your cookies.
- Once the sugars and butter are well combined, gradually add in the eggs and vanilla extract. Mix until everything is well incorporated, and you’ll see a smooth and creamy texture forming.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, vanilla pudding mix, salt, baking soda, and custard powder. This step is important as it helps to evenly distribute the dry ingredients throughout the dough.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until fully combined. The dough should be quite stiff but still slightly pliable. Don’t overmix, as this can lead to tough cookies.
- Now, it’s time to fold in the chocolate chips. Use a sturdy wooden spoon to gently stir them into the dough. You want the chips to be evenly distributed without breaking them up too much.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, form the dough into balls, approximately two tablespoons in size, and place them on your prepared baking sheet. Make sure to leave a bit of space between each ball to allow for spreading.
- Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 10 to 11 minutes. Keep an eye on them; you want the cookies to look slightly underbaked in the center, as they will continue to cook as they cool.
- Once they’ve finished baking, remove them from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for at least five minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. This cooling time is crucial as it allows the cookies to set to the perfect texture.
- Enjoy your Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies warm or at room temperature! They’re best shared with friends and family, and trust me, they won’t last long!
Notes
- Storage: Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. They should stay fresh for about a week, though I doubt they’ll last that long!
- Freezing: These cookies freeze beautifully! You can freeze the dough before baking or freeze baked cookies. Just place them in a single layer in a freezer-safe container.
- Pairing: These cookies pair wonderfully with a cold glass of milk, hot chocolate, or even a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Variations: Experiment with different pudding flavors! Butterscotch or chocolate pudding can add a fun twist to the cookies.
- Add-ins: Consider adding in some chopped nuts or dried fruits for a different texture and flavor.