Chocolate Pudding Cookies

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.

2. In a large bowl, beat the ¾ cup salted butter, ¾ cup brown sugar, and ¼ cup granulated sugar together until fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.

3. Add 1 (3.4-ounce package) instant pudding, and beat until combined. Add 2 eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and beat until combined. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl.

4. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 teaspoon baking soda and 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour. Add the dry ingredients to the wet and mix until combined.

5. Stir in any mix-ins by hand.

6. Scoop the dough using a smaller scoop (about 1 ½ tablespoons), roll them in your hands to make them uniform, and place them onto the prepared cookie sheets, leaving 2 inches between them.

7. Bake for 8-12 minutes, or until the edges are set an the centers of the cookies have turned from shiny to matte. Leave the cookies on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes before transfering to a cooling rack to finish cooling.