Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled (290 grams))
• 1 (3.4-ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter (softened (230 grams; 2 sticks))
• 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar ((150 grams))
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar ((70 grams))
• 2 large eggs (at room temperature)
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 (12-ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate chips ((340 grams))

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line three large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats and set aside.

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl, whisk the flour, pudding mix, baking soda, and salt together until well combined. Set aside.

3. 3

   In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or in a large mixing bowl using a handheld mixer, beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together for 1 to 2 minutes or until well combined. Mix in the eggs and vanilla extract one at a time until fully combined, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.

4. 4

   Mix in the dry ingredients until just combined, then mix in the chocolate chips on low-speed until fully incorporated into the cookie dough.

5. 5

   Using a 1.5 tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop the cookie dough and drop onto the prepared baking sheets. Make sure to leave a little room between each ball of cookie dough as they will spread some while they’re baking.

6. 6

   Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges of the cookies are lightly browned and the tops are set. Remove from the oven and allow to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.