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Soft and Chewy Pistachio Pudding Cookies

Ultra-soft pistachio cookies made with instant pudding for maximum chewiness and rich flavor.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 190

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 box instant pistachio pudding mix 3.4 oz
  • 2 eggs large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Cream butter and sugars until fluffy. Mix in pudding mix.
  4. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing well.
  5. Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined.
  6. Scoop dough onto baking sheets and bake 10–12 minutes.
  7. Cool on rack before serving.

Notes

Do not overbake for maximum chewiness.