Description
Easter is a time for joy, renewal, and delicious treats, and these Easter Pudding Cookies are the perfect way to celebrate the season.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 (3.4 oz) package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup pastel-colored M&M’s
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugars:
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Incorporate Pudding Mix:
- Add the instant vanilla pudding mix to the creamed mixture and beat until well combined.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla:
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in Mix-Ins:
- Gently fold in the pastel-colored M&M’s and white chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Form Cookies:
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each cookie.
- Bake:
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set and lightly golden.
- Cool and Serve:
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy:
- Serve these colorful and festive Easter pudding cookies with your loved ones and celebrate the season with delicious treats!
Notes
- These Easter Pudding Cookies are perfect for Easter egg hunts, spring picnics, or simply enjoying as a sweet snack with friends and family.
- Store any leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to several days. They can also be frozen for longer storage.
- For an extra festive touch, consider adding pastel-colored sprinkles to the cookies before baking for added color and texture.