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Soft Christmas pudding cookies decorated with festive icing and fruits.

Soft Christmas Pudding Cookies

A soft, festive cookie that tastes like holiday pudding in every bite. These cookies are filled with colorful candy and melty chocolate chips, making them perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 2 sticks Butter (softened) Use unsalted butter.
  • 3/4 cup Brown sugar Light or dark brown sugar, packed.
  • 1/4 cup Granulated sugar
  • 2 large Eggs Room temperature for better emulsification.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
  • 1 package Vanilla instant pudding mix (3.4 oz) For moisture retention.
  • 1/2 tsp Baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp Baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 2 1/2 cups All-purpose flour Measure accurately.
Mix-Ins
  • 1 cup Holiday mini M&Ms
  • 1 cup Milk chocolate chips
  • 1 cup Semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup Holiday sprinkles
  • 1/2 cup Nutella (optional) For Nutella-stuffed version.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (375°F for Nutella-stuffed cookies) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a bowl or stand mixer, cream the softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar on medium speed for 3-5 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Mix in the vanilla pudding mix, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and flour on low speed until just combined.
  5. Fold in the mini M&Ms, chocolate chips, and sprinkles until evenly distributed.
Baking
  1. For unstuffed cookies, scoop 1 tablespoon portions onto the prepared sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart. Bake for 8-9 minutes until edges are set.
  2. For Nutella-stuffed cookies, scoop 2 oz portions, create a well in each ball, add 1/2 teaspoon of Nutella, seal, and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden.
  3. Cool cookies on a wire rack for at least 5-10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Chill the dough if your kitchen is warm. Store cookies at room temperature in an airtight container for 3-4 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week.