Vanilla Pudding Chocolate Chip Cookies

These cookies are a delightful combination of classic chocolate chip cookies and the subtle sweetness of vanilla pudding. They are soft and chewy on the inside with a slightly crispy edge, making them a perfect treat for any occasion.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 1 3
• 4 oz package instant vanilla pudding mix
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350F 175C

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and creamy

Add the instant vanilla pudding mix, eggs, and vanilla extract

Mix until well combined

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft cookie dough forms

Stir in the semisweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough

Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden but the centers are still soft

Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely

Enjoy your delicious Vanilla Pudding Chocolate Chip Cookies