Christmas Sprinkle Pudding Cookies
Delightful cookies featuring vibrant sprinkles and a soft, chewy texture thanks to the addition of instant pudding mix—perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature Make sure the butter is softened for easier mixing.
- 1/4 cup shortening Use to help achieve a soft texture.
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature Bringing eggs to room temperature helps them mix evenly.
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Be careful not to pack the flour when measuring.
- 1 box instant pudding mix (3.4 ounces) Vanilla flavor works best for this recipe.
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup Christmas sprinkles
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and shortening with the granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy (about 4-5 minutes).
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in the vanilla and instant pudding mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt, then gradually add this mixture to the butter mixture and mix until fully combined.
- Fold in the Christmas sprinkles until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of the dough, roll into balls, and coat each ball in extra sprinkles.
- Arrange the cookie balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Baking
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, until the edges are set and lightly golden.
- Remove cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Notes
For best results, avoid overbaking the cookies. They should look soft in the center when pulled from the oven. Consider chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking for improved texture.