Description
Soft, chewy, and loaded with chocolate chunks and buttery pecans, these Chocolate Chunk Pecan Pudding Cookies are the ultimate treat! The addition of vanilla pudding mix guarantees a melt-in-your-mouth texture that stays fresh for days. Perfect for holidays, parties, or a sweet indulgence any day of the week.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups chocolate chunks (semi-sweet or dark chocolate)
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the pudding mix, followed by the eggs (one at a time) and vanilla extract.
- Combine Ingredients: Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Stop when just combined.
- Fold in Mix-Ins: Gently fold in the chocolate chunks and pecans.
- Chill the Dough: Cover and refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours.
- Prepare for Baking: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- Shape and Bake: Use a cookie scoop to portion the dough into balls and place them 2 inches apart on the baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden and the centers look slightly underdone.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack. Serve warm or store for later!
Notes
- Chilling the Dough: Don’t skip this step! It prevents spreading and enhances flavor.
- Chocolate Options: Try milk chocolate, white chocolate, or bittersweet chocolate chunks for variety.
- Pecans: Toast them for a deeper flavor before adding them to the dough.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Cookie
- Calories: ~180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg