Soft Chewy Pistachio Pudding Cookies with White Chocolate Chips
These soft chewy pistachio pudding cookies with white chocolate chips offer a nutty, creamy twist without actual pistachios, delivering a comforting and unique cookie experience perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¼ cups (280 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 (3.4 oz) package instant pistachio pudding mix
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened but not melted
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed (110 g) light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup (170 g) white chocolate chips
- ½ cup (60 g) chopped pistachios (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together dry ingredients: all-purpose flour, instant pistachio pudding mix, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugars together for about 3-4 minutes until pale and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix on medium speed until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Fold in white chocolate chips and optional chopped pistachios gently.
- Scoop dough onto baking sheets using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, placing 2-inch diameter mounds about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft.
- Cool cookies on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
If cookies spread too much, chill dough for 15 minutes before baking. Use fresh baking soda to avoid dense cookies. Pull cookies out slightly early to maintain a soft, chewy center. Store in airtight container with a slice of bread to keep soft. Cookies freeze well; warm briefly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 12
- Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Protein: 2
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