Do you like chewy cookies? These chewy chocolate chip cookies with vanilla pudding are going to blow you away! The simple addition of a box of instant vanilla pudding mix will have everyone asking for your chocolate chip cookie recipe. They are that good! There is some kind of magic in a box of Jell-O instant pudding mix. Aside from being a tasty dessert shortcut, it’s used in so many recipes to add creamy, rich texture. You’ll find JELL-O pudding in some of my other recipes, like chocolate dirt cake, and classic banana pudding. You might not expect to see pudding in a cookie recipe, but here, pudding completely changes the texture of the cookies, turning them into soft, moist, thick, and chewy chocolate chip cookies like nothing else can. Once you’re done making these chocolate chip pudding cookies, try making one or both of my favorite cookie recipes: Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies or classic Snickerdoodles!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Ingredients In Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies
Chocolate chip cookies with vanilla pudding are going to be your new favorite thing! Get started with these baking staples. Complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
Unsalted Butter: Be sure to let the butter sit out and come to room temperature. Softened butter will give you a smooth, well-mixed dough. Sugars: Great chocolate chip cookies always have brown sugar and white sugar. They each have a part to play! Brown sugar creates chewiness, while white sugar allows the edges of the cookie to get slightly crisp. Eggs: If you didn’t already know, you should always let your eggs come to room temperature when you’re mixing them into a dough. Room temperature eggs mix in better than eggs directly from the fridge.Vanilla Instant Pudding Mix: My go-to is JELL-O instant pudding, but you could use another brand as well. We are using an entire 3-ounce package of just the powder. There’s no need to actually make the pudding. Vanilla Extract: Stay away from imitation vanilla flavoring, and go for pure vanilla extract instead. Flour, Baking Soda, and Salt: The dry ingredient line up for this easy cookie dough recipe. Chocolate Chips: Of course, we must add plenty of chocolate chips to these chocolate chip pudding cookies! Semisweet chocolate chips are classic.
How To Make Chocolate Chip Cookies with Vanilla Pudding
Recipe Tips
Pudding Mix is Key: These cookies work so beautifully because of the pudding mix. It adds flavor, plus cornstarch which gives pudding cookies their amazing, soft, thick texture. Make sure it’s Instant Pudding Though! the other type of pudding mix that you need to cook on the stove won’t work. Instant pudding mix only, please!Different Flavors Work: Chocolate pudding can be used instead of vanilla to give you a double chocolate chip pudding cookie. You might even try Butterscotch! You can use different baking chips as well, like white chocolate or peanut butter chips. Add Extra Chocolate Chips: Stick a few chocolate chips on top of the cookies before they go into the oven to get cookies that look as good as they taste.
Storing Tips
You can store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
How to Freeze Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies
I love to keep frozen cookies in the freezer! These cookies can be frozen either before or after baking. To freeze baked cookies: Place the cookies in a ziplock bag or freezer container. Freeze for up to 3 months. Enjoy them frozen, let them thaw first, or pop them in the microwave for a few seconds to warm them up! To freeze unbaked pudding cookies: Follow the recipe and stop at the point where you make the cookie balls. Fill a sheet tray with them, and then place the tray of dough balls in the freezer for an hour. After an hour, transfer the frozen cookie dough to a freezer bag or container. You can freeze cookie dough balls for up to three months. To bake frozen cookies: You can bake the dough balls directly from frozen. Add 1-2 minutes to the cooking time in the recipe card.
Easy Dessert Recipes
I love sweet treats that are quick and easy to make because that means I can enjoy them sooner! Try some of these easy desserts.
Bread Pudding with BerriesNo Bake Peanut Butter PieCannoli DipSeven Layer Magic Bars
Chocolate Chip Cookies are delicious with a fresh cup of coffee made in the Aeropress. Check out my easy instructions! I can’t wait for you to make these! You’ll be coming back to tell me about how much your family and friends love the recipe. Be sure to Pin it and share it! © Little Sunny Kitchen
