Sweet Valentine's Chocolate Pudding Cookies
These soft and festive chocolate pudding cookies are perfect for Valentine's Day or any special occasion. Easy to make and incredibly delicious!
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Stand Mixer
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
- granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon water or brewed coffee
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (regular or Hershey's Special Dark)
- 1 box instant chocolate pudding mix (3 to 3.5 ounce, any flavor, not sugar-free)
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups Valentine M&Ms (plus extra for topping)
- 1/4 cup Valentine sprinkles
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat to prevent sticking.
- In a stand mixer, beat the softened butter with both brown and granulated sugars until the mixture is light and fluffy. Stir in the vanilla extract, egg, and water (or coffee) until well combined.
- Mix in the cocoa powder and the dry instant chocolate pudding mix until everything is smoothly incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, quickly whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry flour mixture to your wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix! Gently fold in your festive Valentine M&Ms and sprinkles.
- Scoop out about 2-tablespoon sized balls of dough onto your prepared baking sheet (they can be close for chilling). Lightly press a few extra M&Ms and sprinkles on top of each dough ball for a pretty finish. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour – this step is key for thick, soft cookies!
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Arrange the chilled cookie dough balls about 2 inches apart on a fresh lined baking sheet. Gently flatten each cookie dough ball with the palm of your hand before baking.
- Bake for 10-14 minutes, or until the edges look set and the centers just begin to lose their glossy sheen. For the softest cookies, slightly underbake them.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes, then carefully transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy these deliciously soft and festive treats!
Notes
Nutrition Information (per cookie):
Calories: 155kcal
Total Carbs: 22g
Net Carbs: 21g
Fats: 7g
Protein: 2g
Calories: 155kcal
Total Carbs: 22g
Net Carbs: 21g
Fats: 7g
Protein: 2g
