How to Make the Cookies
Preheat and prep
Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.Mix the dry ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.Cream the butter and sugars
In a large mixing bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until light and fluffy.Add the twist
Beat in the pudding mix until blended. Then add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well.Combine
Slowly stir in the flour mixture until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips (and nuts, if using).Scoop and bake
Drop spoonfuls of dough onto your prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are golden brown.Cool and enjoy
Let cookies rest for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Why You’ll Love Them
Soft & Chewy: The pudding mix creates a melt-in-your-mouth texture.
Flavor Variety: Switch up the pudding flavor for endless cookie variations.
Crowd-Pleaser: They’re simple enough for a weeknight treat but special enough to bring to parties or bake sales.
Creative Variations
Double Chocolate: Use chocolate pudding mix and chocolate chips for extra richness.
Caramel Dream: Add butterscotch pudding and toffee bits for a sweet, chewy surprise.
Holiday Twist: Try pistachio pudding with white chocolate chips for a festive spin.
Final Thoughts
Chocolate chip cookies may be a classic, but adding one small twist—instant pudding mix—turns them into something extraordinary. With a soft, chewy center, bursts of chocolate, and that secret ingredient keeping them fresh longer, these cookies might just become your new signature bake.
So grab that pudding mix, preheat your oven, and get ready to enjoy the best chocolate chip cookies you’ve ever had—with a little secret baked inside.
