Today I decided to get my baking groove on with some Peanut Butter Pudding Cookies
but if you asked me what I would be baking each week,
I would probably give you a blank stare.
I could give you a list of a few ingredients that I could play around with.
(ok that just made me giggle...because my baking cupboard is full...I have more than a few.)
But I never know for sure what I am going to make
until I get the Kitchen Aid out.
Some bloggers have a detailed plan of recipes and posts that they want to accomplish. Some of these bloggers even do themes. Then there are other bloggers who actually bake and write posts way ahead of time.
Can I just say that is way impressive???
Oh, to be so dedicated and organized in that way.
Most of them have kids and work full time too.
Maybe one of these days I will get that organized.
My baking and what I choose to post each day is based on my mood.
What ingredient is speaking to me today??
Ok, now what do I want to create with it?
I guess you could call me a "fly by the seat" blogger.
I do bake enough that I have a few options ready to go at all times,
but I never know which one I am going to "feel" like sharing.
Today feels like a peanut butter pudding cookie day to me.
I can't wait to make more of these cookies.
The pudding in the mix makes them so soft and chewy...
and the peanuts gave it a fun and different crunch!
You know it is a good recipe when the kids gobble them down!
I didn't even have a chance to freeze some for lunches.
Guess that means I need to bake some more...
but I haven't decided what kind yet.
Recipe
Peanut Butter Pudding Cookies
Yield:
36 cookies
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
10 minutes
Total Time:
25 minutes
These easy Peanut Butter Pudding Cookies stay soft for days. Substitute any mix ins to change up the cookies every time you make them.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon table salt
- 1 - 3.4 ounce box instant vanilla pudding
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips + extra
- 1 cup Reese's Pieces + extra
- ½ cup rough chopped salted peanuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°. Place a Silpat or parchment paper on a baking sheet.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, peanut butter, and sugars until fluffy. Add the eggs, vanilla, and honey and beat again.
- Whisk together the dry ingredients, then slowly add them to the wet ingredients, being careful not to over-mix.
- Gently stir in the chocolate chips, Reese's, and peanuts by hand.
- Use a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop to make 36 even dough balls. To make them pretty, press extra candy and chocolate chips into the tops of the dough balls.
- Bake for 10 minutes, being careful not to overbake. Cool on the pan for 3-4 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely. Add extra candy or chocolate chips to the tops of the warm cookies if needed.
Notes
- We love using creamy peanut butter, but crunchy would add a fun texture to these cookies. A natural or oily peanut butter is NOT recommended.
- Don't like peanuts? Substitute pretzels or chips.
- When they come out of the oven, these cookies are thick and puffy. Because they are loaded with candies, they do not spread as much as regular peanut butter cookies.
- Use a flat spatula to gently tap the tops of the hot cookies to flatten them slightly. Be very careful doing this because it can mess up the tops of the cookies.
- Want to make these into bar cookies? Press the dough into a greased 11x17 baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 11-12 minutes.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 36 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 183Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 122mgCarbohydrates: 20gFiber: 1gSugar: 12gProtein: 3g
Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.
Here are a few more cookie recipes to get that baking mojo going:
Have I convinced you to make cookies today???
Crystal Salazar
Dumb question, but do you actually make the instant pudding or just put in the dry mix?
Jocelyn
Not a dumb question at all...the dry pudding mix goes in with the flour:-)
Jocelyn
I am so happy to hear that you liked them!! I can't wait to check out your blog post:-) Thank you for sharing!!!
Jasmine
These are incredible! Just made a batch this afternoon and featured them on our blog. Thank you for sharing! Can't wait to see more!
Suzy
I made these tonight and they were a huge hit with my husband and our company! I will be posting about them and will absolutely share your blog post!! Thanks for sharing your recipe!
Suzy
Thanks again for the recipe! I linked back here to the recipe on my blog today!
Lori
Mine turned out all fluffy and weird :/
Jocelyn
I am so sad to hear that Lori. I have made them quite a few times and they always turn out!!! Did you follow the recipe exactly???
HotsyMama
These look super yummy!!! Can't wait to try! Thank you!
Unknown
these are so good! mine look a little different BUT are yummy. I subbed almond extract for the vanilla (it's all I had), then omitted the banana chips and added PB chips and Butterscotch chips, in addition to the CH chips. I will probably omit the butterscotch next time and double the CH chips!
Jocelyn
@babemalo...I used regular light brown sugar.
@Karen...awesome way to sub a different pudding and add ins:-)
Karen
We just made these and they are so good! We used banana pudding instead of vanilla and instead of banana chips used peanut butter and vanilla morsels. So good! Thanks!
Melissa
I made these cookies and they are EXCELLENT!! I left out the banana chips because it was my first time trying this out.. I'll have to try it in the future! Thanks for this recipe! 🙂
babemalo
I wanna make these for Friday, but do you use light or dark brown sugar???
elizabeth
i used light brown sugar
Jocelyn
@TimandCeri...I am sorry for the recipe confusion. Even though sugar is technically a dry ingredient, it does get added differently. I changed the recipe to be more specific for the ingredients. Thank you for letting me know it was hard to understand. I'm sure adding the sugar like you did was just fine!!!! I hope they turned out for you!!
TimandCeri
I am not a baking novice but your recipe instructions are confusing. You say "In a bowl combine all dry ingredients and set aside. In a large mixing bowl cream butter, peanut butter, and sugars until fluffy."
I assumed that the white sugar was dry and dumped that with the flour, baking soda, pudding and salt. When I moved to the next step to cream the butter and the "SUGARS" I realized my error. I continued with the recipe anyway and only creamed the brown sugar. the ingredients are too expensive to toss these days. I hope they turn out. Please clarify your instructions so that others who are not as experienced like me don't make the same mistake. The cookies sound really good I sure hope they turn out.
Elizabeth W
I agree about instructions. Also greased or ungreased sheet pan? I wish this a little more clear.
Diane {Created by Diane}
I'm almost convinced to bake them 🙂 but if I had a sample or two to try JUST to be sure that would be even better! 🙂 They look GREAT!
danielle :)
Ok. I think I looked through all the questions. First-time pudding cookie maker....instant or regular?! I NEED to make these this week. I'm in need of a PB fix...right about now. HELP!
Six Sisters
These cookies look so good! The banana chips sound yummy! We're so glad that you linked up to our "Strut Your Stuff Saturday." We hope you'll be back soon. -The Sisters
Debbie
I totally bake what I feel like making on the day of....I try to schedule sometimes and it just doesn't work, LOL! These cookies look amazing!!
Jocelyn
@Hulet Family...the banana chips are just extra. You don't need to use them. You could use pretzels or chips too.
AndiWinslow
glad you made pudding cookies, they look delish. I have made some pudding cookes before and were very good...like this post andi
Hulet Family
These look great and I can't wait to make them, but I don't have banana chips, do you have to add them in???