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My Soft & Chewy Christmas Sprinkle Pudding Cookies started as an experiment during our annual holiday baking day and quickly became our family's most requested Christmas cookie. The instant pudding mix gives them this incredible texture that keeps everyone coming back for more. My kitchen turns into a wonderland of red and green when we make these festive treats.
The Secret to Perfect Cookies
That instant pudding mix makes all the difference in these cookies. The way it keeps them so soft and chewy is absolutely magical. Plus those pops of red and green from the Jello mix make them look like they came straight from Santa's workshop. My kids love helping roll them in sprinkles.
What You'll Need
- Unsalted Butter: ½ cup, softened, for a rich base.
- Granulated Sugar: ¾ cup, to sweeten the cookies.
- Large Egg: 1, for binding the ingredients.
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon, for enhanced flavor.
- All-Purpose Flour: 1½ cups, to form the cookie dough.
- Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix: 1 box (3.4 oz), for softness and chewiness.
- Red and Green Jello Mix: 2 tablespoons each, for festive colors and a hint of flavor.
- Baking Soda: ½ teaspoon, for leavening.
- Salt: ¼ teaspoon, to balance the sweetness.
- White Chocolate Chips: 1 cup, for a creamy, sweet touch.
- Christmas Sprinkles: ½ cup, for a festive finish.
Let's Make Some Magic
- Get Started
- First warm up your oven and get those baking sheets ready with parchment.
- Mix Your Base
- Cream that butter and sugar until it's light and fluffy then add your egg and vanilla.
- Add the Good Stuff
- Mix in your dry ingredients including that secret weapon pudding mix.
- Make Them Festive
- Split the dough and color one half red and one half green adding those sparkly sprinkles and white chocolate chips.
- Shape and Bake
- Roll them into balls and watch them transform in the oven until they're just golden at the edges.
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Mix It Up
Sometimes I drizzle melted white chocolate over the top or mix in some crushed candy canes. My kids love when we use different shaped sprinkles or add holiday M&Ms. The possibilities are endless with these cookies.
Keep Them Fresh
These cookies stay soft and delicious for days in an airtight container. I often make a double batch and freeze some they thaw beautifully when we need a quick holiday treat.
Holiday Joy
There's something so special about these cookies. Maybe it's their festive colors or how they bring everyone into the kitchen to help make them. Whatever it is they've become an essential part of our holiday traditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → Why use pudding mix in cookies?
Pudding mix helps create an extra soft, chewy texture and keeps cookies moist longer. It also adds subtle vanilla flavor.
- → Can I make these all one color?
Yes, you can use all red or all green jello powder instead of dividing the dough. Just use the full amount in one batch.
- → How do I know when they're done?
Bake until edges just start to turn golden brown, about 8-10 minutes. Don't overbake to maintain soft texture.
- → How should I store these cookies?
Store in an airtight container at room temperature. The pudding mix helps them stay soft for several days.
- → Can I freeze these cookies?
Yes, these cookies freeze well. Store in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 3 months.
Conclusion
These festive cookies use vanilla pudding mix and jello powder to create soft, chewy red and green cookies perfect for Christmas. Loaded with sprinkles and white chocolate chips.