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Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies: The Ultimate Soft and Chewy Recipe

A plate piled high with freshly baked, soft pudding cookies loaded with chocolate chips.
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You need these Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies. We use instant pudding mix as the secret ingredient to give you bakery-style soft and chewy cookies that melt in your mouth every time you bake them.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 box (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. You are looking for a uniform texture.
  3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until just combined. Do not overmix here.
  4. Add the dry instant pudding mix, flour, baking soda, and salt to the wet ingredients. Mix on low speed until the dough just comes together.
  5. Fold in the chocolate chips using a spatula. This keeps the chips intact.
  6. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. For thicker cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before scooping.
  7. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes. The edges should look set, but the centers should still look slightly soft. This is key for a gooey texture.
  8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Using instant pudding mix is the secret ingredient that locks in moisture, giving you the best cookie textures.
  • For the ultimate soft cookie recipe experience, slightly underbake them. They firm up as they cool.
  • You can make these ahead of time; store cooled cookies in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

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