Description
A warm, golden iteration of classic chocolate chip cookies using instant pudding mix for a bakery-style texture. No chilling required—ready in 25 minutes with crispy edges and a chewy center. Perfect for impromptu baking and flavor customization with gourmet chocolate options.
Ingredients
1 cup salted butter, softened
1 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 package vanilla pudding mix
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 tsp vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour, bleached
1 tsp baking soda
castor sugar (optional substitution)
2 cups chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
Line two baking sheets with parchment paper
In a stand mixer, cream butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar for 3 minutes until fluffy
Add pudding mix and mix until fully dissolved and smooth
Add eggs and vanilla extract; mix 1 minute to emulsify
Gradually incorporate all-purpose flour and baking soda
Mix on low speed until just combined
Fold in chocolate chips by hand
Portion dough into 1-inch balls (24 total)
Bake for 10 minutes until golden and slightly spread
Notes
Substitute light brown sugar with castor sugar for a slightly different texture.
Use bleached flour for optimal cookie rise.
Lard substitutions already avoided.
Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg