Description
M&M Chocolate Chip Cookies with Pudding are the ultimate cookie treat, combining the classic flavor of chocolate chip cookies with the colorful fun of M&Ms and the soft, chewy texture from adding pudding to the dough. These cookies are irresistibly delicious, perfect for any occasion, and sure to satisfy both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (3.4 oz) package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips
- 1 1/2 cups M&M candies (regular or mini)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and creamy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add Pudding Mix: Mix in the instant vanilla pudding mix, which will give the cookies extra moisture and chewiness.
- Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until combined.
- Add Chocolate Chips and M&Ms: Gently fold in the chocolate chips and M&Ms, making sure they are evenly distributed throughout the cookie dough.
- Shape the Cookies: Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough and place them onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake for 9-11 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers are still soft. Do not overbake for the chewiest cookies!
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- The pudding mix adds extra moisture and chewiness, so these cookies stay soft for days.
- You can use different flavored pudding mixes (chocolate, butterscotch, etc.) for a fun variation.
- Feel free to add more M&Ms for extra color or even a mix of chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, or white chocolate chips for variety.
- The dough can be chilled in the fridge for 30 minutes if you want thicker cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg