Description
These Funfetti Pudding Cookies are a delightful twist on classic sugar cookies, incorporating vanilla instant pudding mix for an extra moist and tender texture. The colorful rainbow sprinkles add a festive touch, making these cookies perfect for celebrations or anytime you crave a sweet, chewy treat. Quick to prepare and easy to bake, they’re sure to bring a smile to everyone’s face.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 (3.4 ounce) package vanilla flavored instant pudding dry mix
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) plus 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon almond extract (or vanilla extract as a substitute)
Add-ins
- 1/3 cup rainbow sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silpat liner. Use two baking sheets if necessary to accommodate the dough.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, vanilla instant pudding mix, baking soda, and kosher salt. Set aside.
- Cream butter and sugar: Using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add egg and extract: Scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure even mixing, then add the egg and almond extract. Continue beating until just combined.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: On the lowest mixer speed, gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined to avoid overworking the dough. Fold in the rainbow sprinkles until evenly distributed.
- Scoop the dough: Use a medium cookie scoop to portion the dough. Fill the scoop fully by pressing the dough in rather than rolling into balls, which helps maintain textured cookie surfaces. Place dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the cookies: Bake at 350°F for 10 to 11 minutes. The cookies may appear slightly underbaked when removed but will firm up as they cool.
- Cool and serve: Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve with milk or your beverage of choice and enjoy!
Notes
- Using instant pudding mix keeps the cookies extra soft and moist.
- Pressing dough into the scoop rather than rolling produces prettier ripples on the cookie surface.
- Do not overmix the dough to avoid tough cookies.
- Cookie dough can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours before baking.
- You can substitute vanilla extract if almond extract is unavailable.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Funfetti cookies, pudding cookies, sprinkle cookies, soft cookies, vanilla pudding mix cookies, easy cookies recipe, festive cookies
