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Whip up some Pudding Cookies speckled with sprinkles and you've got a seriously fun holiday treat. They burst with vanilla flavor and come loaded with colorful bits everyone enjoys. Even better, you’ll have them ready in half an hour—no fridge time needed.
Irresistible Reasons to Try
Pudding mix makes every bite extra soft and packed with flavor. You get around 60 cookies per batch, so there’s enough for everyone, even if you want to mix up flavors from the same dough. Switch things up and nobody gets bored.
What Goes In
- Sprinkles: Go bold with red and green
- Salt: Just a small shake
- Baking Powder: Lifts the cookies
- Pudding Mix: Grab the instant vanilla type
- Flour: Regular all-purpose stuff
- Vanilla: For flavor, don’t skip it
- Eggs: Two large ones
- Sugar: Use the usual white kind
- Shortening: For that perfect tenderness
- Butter: Softened, not liquid
Simple Steps to Bake
- Bake:
- Pop them in the oven for 12 to 15 minutes till the edges get a little golden. Let them sit for five minutes to cool.
- Arrange on Sheets:
- Make sure to give each cookie a couple of inches of space.
- Shape Cookies:
- Roll the dough into little balls and toss them in your chosen sprinkles.
- Add Dry Ingredients:
- Shake salt, baking powder, and flour together, then fold it into the wet stuff.
- Add Wet Ingredients:
- Crack in the eggs one after another, tossing in vanilla and pudding mix next.
- First Blend:
- Cream together sugar, shortening, and butter for about five minutes till it’s nice and fluffy.
- Get Set:
- Fire up your oven to 350°, and line two baking sheets with parchment.
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Secret Power in Pudding
Pudding mix is the magic. That's why these cookies turn out so tasty. The vanilla flavor goes deep and the texture stays soft all the way through. They’re a dream—creamy and chewy every time you bite in.
Made for Sharing
Perfect for gatherings, these cookies give you a big batch of 60. Pass them around at a party and watch how fast they disappear thanks to the festive look and soft texture. Folks might think it took you all day, but you’ll know the easy secret.
Fun Twists to Try
You’re not stuck with just one style. Hide some chocolate candy in each one, add a cloud of frosting, or squish in jam for fun thumbprints. However you play with the dough, you’ll have a new treat to pass around.
How to Store
After they’re cool, pop the cookies in a lidded container and leave them on the countertop up to five days. If you want to keep them even longer, freeze for as long as three months. Just make sure your container shuts nice and tight before you stash them away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- → Can I use any pudding flavor?
Sure, swap in whatever pudding you like! Vanilla is super classic, chocolate gives lots of flavor, pistachio is a little nutty and fun. Play around; all the flavors work.
- → How do I know they're done?
Take them out once the edges look just golden. Usually about 12 to 15 minutes. Centers should be soft—don’t worry, they’ll set up while cooling so you get that chewy bite.
- → Can I freeze the dough?
Yep, freezing’s easy! Roll the dough into balls, freeze on a pan, toss them in a bag, and stash for up to three months. Bake straight from the freezer and just tack on another minute or two.
- → Good for other parties?
Absolutely! Dress them up with themed sprinkles to match birthdays or any occasion. They’re soft, fun to look at, and everyone grabs one at gatherings.
- → How do I keep them fresh?
Keep in a sealed container at room temp and they’ll stay soft about 5 days. Freeze extras if you like and just bring back out when you need them.
Conclusion
Crumble-lovers, this is for you! Bake up rainbow muffins one morning or make your own colorful treat bars. Birthday blondies are another winner to use those rainbow sprinkles!