Decadent Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies
These Decadent Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies are an indulgent treat that guarantees a melt-in-your-mouth experience with every bite. Made with vanilla instant pudding mix, these cookies achieve a soft and chewy texture that's simply irresistible. The blend of rich chocolate chips adds a luscious sweetness that pairs perfectly with the cookie's buttery flavor. Feel free to get creative with your own variations—try swapping in chocolate pudding mix for a fudge-like richness, or banana pudding mix combined with white chocolate chips for a fruity twist. Perfect for sharing with friends or enjoying on your own, these cookies will quickly become your go-to recipe for any occasion.
24
Servings
100
Calories
9
Ingredients
Ingredients
Margarine
1 cup (softened)
White Sugar
1/4 cup (granulated)
Brown Sugar
3/4 cup (packed)
Vanilla Extract
1 teaspoon
Vanilla Instant Pudding Mix
1 (113 g) package (4 serving size)
Large Eggs
2
Baking Soda
1 teaspoon
All-Purpose Flour
2 1/4 cups (sifted)
Chocolate Chips
1 (12 ounce) package
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
2
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened margarine, white sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is light and fluffy.
3
Add in the vanilla instant pudding mix and eggs, then mix until everything is well combined.
4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the baking soda and sifted flour before gradually adding it to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
5
Fold in the chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
6
Using a teaspoon, drop rounded spoonfuls of cookie dough onto the prepared cookie sheet, leaving enough space between each cookie to allow for spreading.
7
Bake in the preheated oven for 9 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers still appear soft. Be careful not to over bake!
8
Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information
5g
Fat
15g
Carbs
1g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Decadent Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies?
They are an indulgent treat featuring a soft, chewy texture and rich chocolate chips for a melt-in-your-mouth experience.
What is the secret ingredient for the soft texture?
The use of vanilla instant pudding mix ensures the cookies achieve a soft and chewy texture.
At what temperature should the oven be preheated?
The oven should be preheated to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
How long should these cookies bake?
Bake the cookies for 9 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
How many servings does this recipe provide?
This recipe makes approximately 24 servings.
What are the calories per cookie?
Each cookie contains approximately 100 calories.
How much fat is in each serving?
Each serving contains 5 grams of fat.
What is the carbohydrate content per cookie?
There are 15 grams of carbohydrates per serving.
How much protein is in one cookie?
Each cookie contains 1 gram of protein.
Can I make a chocolate fudge variation of this recipe?
Yes, you can swap the vanilla pudding mix for chocolate pudding mix for a fudge-like richness.
How do I make a banana flavored version?
Combine banana pudding mix with white chocolate chips for a fruity twist.
What preparation is needed for the margarine?
The margarine should be softened before creaming it with the sugars.
How should the flour be prepared?
The all-purpose flour should be sifted before being whisked with baking soda.
What type of pudding mix is required?
The recipe calls for one 113 gram package of vanilla instant pudding mix.
How much chocolate chips are needed?
The recipe requires one 12 ounce package of chocolate chips.
What is the first step in the instructions?
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
How should I drop the dough onto the cookie sheet?
Use a teaspoon to drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared sheet.
How should the cookies be cooled?
Let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before moving them to a wire rack.
What sugars are used in this recipe?
The recipe uses a combination of white sugar and packed brown sugar.
How much vanilla extract is used?
The recipe calls for 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
How many eggs are required?
You will need 2 large eggs for this recipe.
What is the category of this recipe?
This recipe is categorized as Drop Cookies.
How much baking soda is included?
The recipe uses 1 teaspoon of baking soda.
Should the cookies be overbaked?
No, be careful not to overbake; the centers should still appear soft when removed from the oven.
What amount of flour is needed?
You will need 2 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour.
What is the total amount of margarine?
The recipe requires 1 cup of margarine.
How much white sugar is needed?
The recipe calls for 1/4 cup of white sugar.
How much brown sugar is needed?
The recipe calls for 3/4 cup of packed brown sugar.
Are these cookies suitable for sharing?
Yes, they are described as perfect for sharing with friends or enjoying on your own.
Is this a quick recipe to make?
Yes, it is tagged as an easy baking and quick treat recipe.