These Soft and Chewy M&M Chocolate Chip Cookies are made with a secret ingredient—instant vanilla pudding mix! The result is a deliciously soft and chewy cookie, packed with chocolate chips and colorful M&M candies. Perfect for any occasion!
Author:Laura
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:12 minute
Total Time:27 minutes
Yield:36 cookies 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
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 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup M&M candies
Instructions
Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
Cream Butter and Sugar:
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and fluffy.
Add Pudding and Eggs:
Beat in the vanilla pudding mix until fully incorporated. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Combine Dry Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
Fold in Chocolate Chips and M&Ms:
Fold in the chocolate chips and M&M candies, ensuring they’re evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Scoop Dough:
Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake:
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers still look slightly underbaked.
Cool:
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For chewier cookies, slightly underbake them, leaving them soft in the center.
Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain their softness.