Pudding Cookies

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 egg
• 1 box (3.4 ounces) Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix (or any flavor)
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips (or any candy/chips)

DIRECTIONS

1. Cream the butter and brown sugar. Beat in the egg and vanilla.
2. Mix in the pudding mix, baking soda, and salt. Add the flour, then fold in the chocolate chips.
3. Scoop 2-tablespoon balls onto a parchment-lined pan. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour.
4. Preheat the oven to 350°F and space the chilled dough balls 2 inches apart.
5. Bake for 9–11 minutes, until the edges begin to brown. Cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a rack.