Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies are an awesome thing. They stay soft and chewy for days and they taste fabulous.
I have been a chocolate chip cookie addict for as long as I can remember. However, in the last year, I discovered pudding cookies.
Despite the fact that we try to avoid as many packaged foods as possible, I can not resist occasionally buying the pudding necessary for these cookies.
So far, pudding cookies are the only variety of Chocolate Chip Cookies that I have been able to successfully convert to a whole wheat variety that is still soft and chewy.
So, I compromise on the pudding, by telling myself the whole wheat makes up for it. That makes sense, right?
The cookies freeze beautifully, as does the cookie dough. For the record, both the cookies and the dough taste awesome straight out of the freezer. Yes, I did just admit that.
Chocolate Chip Cookies
There are so many fantastic chocolate chip cookies, it’s hard to choose a favorite. So, I recommend trying them all and choose a favorite for yourself!
Soft Chewy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ultimate Salted Chocolate Chip Cookies
Crazy Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies
Pudding Cookie Recipes
Want a few more awesome pudding cookies to try? Fireworks Pudding Cookies are perfect for 4th of July or pretty much any fun occasion, just change up the colors however you like.
These Butterscotch Pudding Cookies and Lemon Pudding Cookies are tempting me too. It’s hard to go wrong with a soft and chewy cookie that stays fresh for days.
Kitchen Tips: I use this scoop and this baking sheet to make this recipe.
This recipe multiplies beautifully. Originally published as a doubled recipe with ½ whole wheat flour. (To make the original recipe, double all ingredients and swap in 2 ¼ cups of whole wheat flour for half of the all-purpose flour listed.) Recipe notes have been updated and ingredient amounts were reduced to eliminate confusion with the large-batch recipe.
I use my medium scoop to make the cookies an even size. I like to bake up about half of the batch and then freeze the remaining dough. When I am ready to use it, I simply set it on the counter for 20-30 minutes and then scoop out the number of cookies that I want to bake at the time.
How To Make Pudding Cookies
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Whisk together flours and baking soda and set aside. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars. Add in the pudding mix and beat until light and fluffy.
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Add the eggs and vanilla and beat until smooth. Slowly add in the flour mixture, making sure that it is well incorporated. Last, add the chocolate chips and stir well to mix them throughout the dough.
- Scoop the dough onto a parchment or silicone-lined baking sheet.
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Bake for 11 minutes. Let them cool on the sheet for 5 minutes and then remove to wire racks. Enjoy!
Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 cup butter softened
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar packed
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1 3.4 oz packages instant vanilla pudding
- 2 eggs room temp
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Whisk together flour and baking soda and set aside. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars. Add in the pudding mix and beat until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs and vanilla and beat until smooth. Slowly add in the flour mixture, making sure that it is well incorporated. Last, add the chocolate chips and stir well to mix them throughout the dough.
- I use my medium scoop to make the cookies an even size. I like to bake up about half of the batch and then freeze the remaining dough. When I am ready to use it, I simply set it on the counter for 20-30 minutes and then scoop out the number of cookies that I want to bake at the time.
- I bake these on a silpat mat for 11 minutes. Let them cool on the sheet for 5 minutes and then remove to wire racks. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
{originally published 6/30/11 – recipe notes updated 1/25/20}
Geraldine Parrish says
Mary I just purchased all 3 of your cookbooks, can hardly wait for them they look awesome!
Mary Younkin says
I’m so happy to hear that, Geraldine! I hope you enjoy them all!
Jeff says
Sounds good but needs chopped walnuts imo.
Mary Younkin says
Nuts are always a great addition, Jeff.
Theresa M Ward says
These cookies were PERFECT!! Just as written, they are chewy & flavorful! Thank you so much.
Mary Younkin says
I’m so glad you like the cookies, Theresa!
Dixie Shoemaker says
I wanted to print this but said it was ten pages long. make the receipts so you can print on one sheet of paper
Mary Younkin says
Hi Dixie, it sounds like you are trying to print the whole webpage. If you click the “print recipe” button in the recipe card, a page will open to print with just the recipe itself and none of the article.
Sue Lane says
I loved these cookies! I used mini chocolate chips and they were perfect. This will be a family favorite!
Mary Younkin says
I’m glad you like the cookies, Sue.
LaShawnda says
1st time i make they were thick then every time after i couldn’t get them thick and suggest doing it the exact same way as the first?
Mary Younkin says
If you changed anything, yes, you’ll want to make them as you did the first time.
LaShawnda Crockett says
I didnt so idk what it could be trying to figure out. there not soft and fluffy like first time thin and crispy
PATRICIA ANN HIGGINS says
DO YOU MAKE THE PUDDING OR DO YOU JUST ADD THE POWDER VERSION?
Mary Younkin says
Just add the powder with the rest of the ingredients, Patricia.
Martha says
I am delighted to see this recipe. I have a Bisquick pudding cookie recipe that has been a favorite. We used to vary it by using pistachio pudding with chocolate chips, butterscotch pudding with butterscotch chips. There are numerous choices. So tasty.
Mary Younkin says
I’m so glad that you love the cookies, Martha!
Bob Souva says
Sounds good. Gonna try this, but use milk chocolate chips. Don’t really care for semi sweet chocolate chips. Will try this weekend or next.
Mary Younkin says
I hope you love the cookies, Bob!
Michelle Gillespie says
Hi there, absolutely delicious! I used Godiva white chocolate vanilla bean pudding, so good, thanks!
Michelle
Mary Younkin says
I’m glad you like the cookies!
Rhonda says
Could you use gluten free flour
Mary Younkin says
If you have a blend that typically works well for you, that should work fine for this recipe.
Mary says
Can I put cookie dough in the fridge for a few hours and then bake cookies. 1st time doing this recipe. I’ll let you know how they turn out.
Mary Younkin says
That should work fine, Mary.
Julie Fenton says
They were a huge hit! Family Favorite!! Sent in lunches for the kids, some for their friends and the hubby’s lunch! Made another batch and they were a hit as work as well!!! Thanks for the amazing recipe!!
Mary Younkin says
Yay! I’m so glad they were a hit!
Catherine Papa says
Those look amazing! I will definitely make them! Please tell me how many grams or cups is the pudding?
Thanks a lot!
Catherine
Mary Younkin says
Catherine – You will use the pudding powder from one small package of pudding. That is the 3.4 oz sized box.
Nel says
Can ypu please let me know proper way to freeze the rest of the cookie dough . Thank you
Mary Younkin says
You can freeze it flat in a zip close bag OR scoop it into balls and freeze the balls the same way.
Melanie says
What do you consider a medium scoop? I just want to make sure of size for the 11 mins.
Mary Younkin says
Melanie – Your 1.5″ – 2″ scoop will work fine.
angie f says
could you use chocolate pudding
Mary Younkin says
You sure could, Angie.
Jackie says
I have a question about the pudding It reads 13.4oz does that mean 1 package or several to equal 13.4
Mary Younkin says
That refers to 1 package that is 3.4 oz. unprepared. You are just using the powder.
Kelly says
My kids and I love these cookies definitely a keeper and go to!! I’ve even changed up the recipe a little to make a Chocolate lovers cookie, with chocolate fudge pudding instead, black cocoa, milk chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, and semi sweet chips.
Mary Younkin says
Kelly, I love how you customized this.