Ethel's Pudding Cookies Recipe

A family favorite recipe passed down through generations! These soft and chewy pudding cookies are incredibly easy to customize – add nuts, chocolate chips, or dried fruit for endless variations. Get ready for a taste of nostalgia with Ethel's secret ingredient: instant pudding mix! Perfect for baking with kids or a quick weeknight treat.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 44.5 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 0.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Ethel's Pudding Cookies

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How to Make Ethel's Pudding Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter and 1 ½ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Stir in 1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix (do not use instant pudding cups).
  7. Stir in ½ cup chocolate chips (optional).
  8. Roll dough into 36 balls (approximately 1 inch in diameter). Place onto prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie.
  9. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden brown.
  10. Let cookies cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

11g

Fat

2g

Carbs

1g