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Soft and Chewy Pistachio Pudding Cookies

Incredibly soft, pastel green cookies made with instant pudding mix, white chocolate chips, and real pistachios.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 egg large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 box instant pistachio pudding mix 3.4 oz box, dry
  • 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • 0.5 cup pistachios shelled and chopped

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheets
  • Wire rack
  • Electric mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in egg and vanilla extract.
  4. Add the dry pudding mix and beat until combined.
  5. Gradually mix in flour and baking soda until dough forms.
  6. Fold in white chocolate chips and chopped pistachios by hand.
  7. Scoop dough into rounded balls onto prepared baking sheets.
  8. Bake for 8-10 minutes. Do not overbake; centers should be soft.
  9. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.

Notes

Ensure you use Instant Pudding mix, not the 'Cook and Serve' variety. For brighter green color, add a drop of food coloring.