Description
These Peanut Butter Pudding Cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with flavor. The addition of instant vanilla pudding mix makes the cookies incredibly soft and moist, while the peanut butter and chocolate chips provide a delicious balance of sweetness and richness. Perfect for peanut butter lovers, these cookies are a delightful treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, salt, and instant vanilla pudding mix. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Gently fold in the semisweet chocolate chips.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto an ungreased baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers will remain soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- These cookies are best stored in an airtight container to maintain their softness.
- For a twist, you can add chopped peanuts or substitute with milk chocolate chips.
- If you prefer your cookies crispier, bake them for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes