Vanilla Pudding Cookies with Rainbow Sprinkles
Indulge in the delightful taste of Vanilla Pudding Cookies with Rainbow Sprinkles! These soft and chewy cookies are a wonderful treat for any occasion, bursting with colorful sprinkles that add a festive touch. The unique twist of instant pudding mix ensures each cookie remains moist and flavorful, making them an irresistible choice for birthday parties, family gatherings, or a cozy night at home.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 18 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 ½ tsp pure vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp almond extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 3.4 ounce box dry vanilla instant pudding mix
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ cup soft rainbow sprinkles (plus optional extra ¼ cup for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, pudding mix, and baking soda.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy, then add eggs and extracts; mix well.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into wet mixture until combined.
- Fold in rainbow sprinkles gently.
- Scoop dough onto prepared sheets and freeze for 20 minutes.
- Bake for 12–13 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
- Cool on sheets for 3 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg