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Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies: The Best Soft and Chewy Recipe

Three freshly baked, thick pudding cookies loaded with dark chocolate chunks resting on a light ceramic plate.
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Make unbelievably soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies using instant pudding mix. This easy recipe delivers bakery-style moisture every time you bake.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the instant vanilla pudding mix, eggs, and vanilla extract until just combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just incorporated. Do not overmix.
  6. Stir in the chocolate chips by hand.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers still look slightly soft.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Using instant pudding mix is the secret to achieving that signature soft and moist texture in these cookies.
  • For extra gooey centers, slightly underbake the cookies. They will firm up as they cool.
  • You can substitute the chocolate chips with holiday sprinkles for festive sprinkle pudding cookies.

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