Peanut Butter Pudding Cookie – this easy peanut butter cookie recipe has pudding mix in the dough to keep them soft. I love this easy recipe, especially with chocolate chips inside! And you can turn them into monsters for Halloween!
Ingredients
- ½ cup Challenge Unsalted Butter softened
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 box 3.4 ounces instant vanilla pudding mix (or your favorite flavor)
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- ½ cup sprinkles optional
- Candy eyes optional
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
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2
Cream butter, peanut butter, and brown sugar with a hand or a stand mixer until smooth.
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Mix in vanilla, egg, and milk.
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Add the pudding mix (the dry mix) to the batter and mix until combined, then mix in baking soda. Slowly mix in flour until the dough forms.
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Mix in chocolate chips and sprinkles.
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Scoop 2 tablespoon sized cookie balls onto prepared cookie sheets.
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Press them in a criss-cross pattern with the tines of a fork (as you would traditional peanut butter cookies).
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You can top with more chocolate chips or sprinkles, if desired to make them look more festive.
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Bake for 8-12 minutes or until the cookies are just no longer glossy on top.
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While the cookies are warm, press candy eyes in the top.
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Let cool completely before removing from cookie sheets. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for up to one month.
