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Soft Vanilla Pudding Chocolate Chip Cookies

A stack of four golden brown vanilla pudding chocolate chip cookies loaded with melted chocolate chunks on a light plate.
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Make super soft cookies every time using instant vanilla pudding mix as the secret ingredient for moist, bakery-style chocolate chip cookies.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Add the dry ingredients: instant vanilla pudding mix, flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Fold in the chocolate chips using a spatula.
  6. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are set and lightly golden. The centers should still look slightly soft.
  8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For extra chewy cookies, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.
  • You can substitute vanilla bean paste for the extract for a stronger vanilla flavor.
  • To keep these moist longer, store them in an airtight container with a slice of bread.

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