Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies are the softest cookies ever! Classic chocolate chip cookies made with pudding mix to keep them chewy and soft.
Everyone in my house loves chocolate chip cookies! Some of our other favorites are Candied Bacon Chocolate Chip Cookies, Chocolate Chip Pizookie, and Gluten Free Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies!
I’ve seen cookies made with pudding mix around the internet for years now but I never have pudding in the house and I don’t ever plan to make cookies when I’m working on my grocery list.
But I somehow ended up with pudding in my pantry this week and knew it was time to finally try these cookies.
They’re so good! They don’t really taste different from a normal chocolate chip cookie but they are super soft, just how I like my cookies. I’m really happy that I finally got around to trying them and hopefully I remember to stock up on pudding so I can try different versions. Definitely make these if you’re a fan of soft cookies!
Ingredients
- Butter – make sure to bring it to room temperature before beginning the recipe.
- Brown sugar – this recipe uses more brown sugar than granulated sugar which helps to keep them soft and chewy.
- Sugar
- Instant vanilla pudding – this is what keeps the cookies soft and it also adds extra vanilla flavor.
- Eggs
- Vanilla
- All-purpose flour
- Baking soda
- Chocolate chips – I used semisweet but you can use milk chocolate or dark chocolate if you prefer.
Instructions
- Dry ingredients. Sift together flour and baking soda; set aside.
- Wet ingredients. Cream together butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add in pudding mix and beat until well blended. Add eggs and vanilla.
- Combine. Add flour mixture slowly until well incorporated.
- Chocolate chips. Add chocolate chips and beat just until they are incorporated.
- Shape. Roll into 1″ balls and place on greased baking sheet.
- Bake. Bake at 350F for 8-12 minutes.
How Long Are Pudding Cookies Good For?
These chocolate chip pudding cookies will stay fresh for up to 4 days. Make sure to store them in an airtight container at room temperature to keep them fresh for as long as possible.
You can stretch out their life a couple days by storing them in the fridge (also in an airtight container) but that will cause the cookies to be a little less soft.
Can You Freeze Pudding Cookies?
Yes, you can freeze these cookies! Make sure they are completely cooled and then put them in an airtight container (I like using freezer ziploc bags – squeeze all the air out!) and freeze for up to 3 months.
Let them defrost on the counter before serving.
Can You Freeze the Dough?
You can freeze the unbaked cookie dough for up to 3 months. You can either freeze it in one big disc or in preportioned dough balls. Wrap it several layers of plastic wrap and then I would also put it in a freezer ziploc bag for extra protection.
When you are ready to bake it, let it defrost overnight in the fridge and follow baking instructions.
More Pudding Cookie Recipes:
- M&Ms Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies
- Chunk Chocolate Pudding Cookies
- Pumpkin Pudding Snickerdoodles
- Sweet and Salty Pudding Cookies
- Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Pudding Cookies
- Butterscotch Pudding Cookies
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Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies
Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies are the softest cookies ever! Classic chocolate chip cookies made with pudding mix to keep them chewy and soft.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ sticks, ¾ cup butter, softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 3.4 oz package instant vanilla pudding
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 ¼ cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cups chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Sift together flour and baking soda; set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream together butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add in pudding mix and beat until well blended. Add eggs and vanilla.
- Add flour mixture slowly until well incorporated. Add chocolate chips and beat just until they are incorporated.
- Roll into 1" balls and place on greased baking sheet.
- Bake at 350F for 8-12 minutes.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
24Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 232Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 38mgSodium: 138mgCarbohydrates: 27gFiber: 1gSugar: 16gProtein: 3g
Angela Roberson says
These sound great I think I will make a batch tomorrow, results later
Amie Dominguez says
These sound great! Do I use salted or unsalted butter? Light or dark brown sugar?
amanda says
I always use unsalted and light brown sugar. :)
jan says
I loaded these up with mini cinnamon chips and a little more flour and baked 9 mins. Mine came out nice and thick. Hubbies says it’s one of the best cookies I’ve ever made!
Ashley says
Are you suppose to make these cookies with warm or cooled pudding or just the pudding mixture powder?
amanda says
Just the pudding mix powder. :)
Roxane says
I got 48 cookies
Katrina @ In Katrina's Kitchen says
These cookies are insane. I want them all up in may face.
shar says
these cookies were a snap to make. i made them half cup size, cooked for thirteen minutes and they turned out beautifully. they look great and taste yummy!
Nutmeg Nanny says
Oh yum! I adore a soft cookie :) I bet these are so amazing!!
Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says
I love super soft cookies! Love RHOC, Beverly Hills, and New York. New Jersey, Miami and Atlanta not as much.
Elizabeth says
These cookies look great, can’t wait to try recipe. I love chocolate and so does the kids!
Joyce says
Ever use any flavor pudding other than vanilla? Just wondering how that would turn out…
amanda says
I haven’t tried any other flavors but I’m sure chocolate with chocolate chips would be delicious!
Tracey says
Pudding cookies are where it’s at! I add it to mine all the time now. Not only are they great on the first day, but they stay soft forever! Now you have me craving them :)
Ellie says
How many cookies did you get? Helps me decide on one cup choc chips or two cuz I will be making these.
amanda says
I got 27 cookies but I could have gotten a couple more – didn’t want to bake another round just for 2 cookies. I probably used about 1 1/2 of chips. More is always better with chocolate!
Meagan @ A Zesty Bite says
I’m obsessed with all the Housewives as well. I agree everyone of them is promoting something.
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says
I’ve always wanted to make pudding cookies! These sound awesome!
Kristi says
I so agree with Real Housewives…. especially with New Jersey. They need to get non- family members on that show and make it more than a family feud that has been going on for how many seasons now?
BTW… I have a few boxes of pudding that I have acquried, but don’t really like pudding… this seems to be a perfect way to use them up!