M&M Chocolate Pudding Cookies
Deliciously soft and chewy cookies enriched with chocolate pudding and colorful M&Ms, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the dough
- 1 cup Butter, softened Ensure butter is at room temperature for best texture.
- 1 cup Brown sugar Packed for best sweetness.
- 1/2 cup Granulated sugar For added sweetness.
- 1 large egg Egg For binding the ingredients.
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract To enhance flavor.
- 2 1/4 cups All-purpose flour Base ingredient.
- 1/2 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder For rich chocolate flavor.
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda For leavening.
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt To balance sweetness.
- 1 box Instant chocolate pudding mix Key ingredient for texture.
Add-ins
- 1 cup M&Ms Can substitute with chocolate chips for a different flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Stir the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, followed by the pudding mix, until just combined.
- Gently fold in the M&Ms.
- Use a cookie scoop to drop mounds of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Baking
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set. Allow cookies to cool on the pan briefly before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For softer cookies, do not overbake. They will firm up as they cool. Allow dough to rest in the fridge for improved flavor and texture.