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
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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

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Ethel's Pudding Cookies?

Ethel's Pudding Cookies takes about 35 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 15 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Ethel's Pudding Cookies?

Ethel's Pudding Cookies has approximately 44.5 calories per serving, with about 0 g protein, 1 g carbohydrates and 4 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Ethel's Pudding Cookies?

The key ingredients for Ethel's Pudding Cookies are Vegetable Oil, Instant Pudding Mix, Bisquick, Egg. See the full list with measurements above.

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