The Art of Mint Chocolate Pudding Cookie Perfection

Creaming Method Mastery

Learning to properly cream butter and sugars creates the foundation for tender cookies with perfect texture - this aeration step incorporates air that makes cookies light rather than dense.

Pudding Mix Integration

Understanding how instant pudding mix affects cookie chemistry allows you to create soft-baked cookies that maintain moisture for days without becoming cakey or dry.

Color Development

Achieving that signature mint green color through either natural pistachio pudding or carefully added food coloring creates visual appeal that makes these cookies instantly recognizable.

Chocolate Distribution

Properly folding in chocolate chips ensures even distribution throughout the dough, guaranteeing chocolate in every bite while maintaining dough structure.

Optimal Baking Technique

Mastering the art of slightly under-baking creates cookies that are crispy at the edges yet remain soft and chewy in the center, with that perfect bakery-style texture.

Secrets to Pudding Cookie Perfection

Butter Temperature: Make sure your butter is truly softened (not melted) - it should leave an indentation when pressed but still hold its shape. This ensures proper creaming and cookie texture.

Pudding Mix Selection: While pistachio pudding creates the classic mint green color naturally, you can use vanilla pudding mix with green food coloring for a more neutral base that won't affect flavor.

Preventing Over-Baking: These cookies continue cooking on the hot pan after removal from the oven. Take them out when they look slightly underdone in the center for the softest, chewiest texture.

Make-Ahead Option: Cookie dough can be portioned, frozen on a baking sheet, then transferred to a freezer bag for up to 3 months. Bake from frozen, adding 1-2 extra minutes to baking time.

Chocolate Customization: Feel free to use all dark chocolate, all white chocolate, or add mint chocolate chips for extra mint flavor. You can also add chopped Andes mints for pockets of melted mint chocolate.

Storage Guidelines: Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze baked cookies for up to 3 months with parchment paper between layers.

Ultra Soft Mint Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies with White and Dark Chocolate Chunks

Name: Ultra Soft Mint Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies with White and Dark Chocolate Chunks
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 36 cookies
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: For the Cookie Dough:; 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1 package (3.4 oz) instant pistachio or vanilla pudding mix; 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract; 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 6-8 drops green gel food coloring, optional for vibrant color; For the Mix-Ins:; 1 1/2 cups dark chocolate chips; 1 cup white chocolate chips or chunks; For Special Equipment:; Stand mixer or electric hand mixer; Cookie scoop (2 tablespoon size); Parchment paper or silicone baking mats

The ultimate mint chocolate pudding cookies featuring instant mint pudding mix, dark chocolate chips, and white chocolate chunks. This soft-baked cookie combines the refreshing coolness of peppermint with the rich decadence of premium chocolate, creating an unforgettable dessert experience that elevates the classic pudding cookie to extraordinary heights perfect for St. Patrick's Day celebrations, Christmas cookie exchanges, or any time you crave the perfect balance of minty freshness and chocolate indulgence.

Prep Time

15 Minutes

Cook Time

10 Minutes

Total Time

25 Minutes

Chef

JUE

Ingredients

Custard Cream

For the Cookie Dough:

1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature

3/4 cup granulated sugar

3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed

2 large eggs, room temperature

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1 package (3.4 oz) instant pistachio or vanilla pudding mix

1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract

2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

6-8 drops green gel food coloring, optional for vibrant color

For the Mix-Ins:

1 1/2 cups dark chocolate chips

1 cup white chocolate chips or chunks

For Special Equipment:

Stand mixer or electric hand mixer

Cookie scoop (2 tablespoon size)

Parchment paper or silicone baking mats

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed for 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy.

Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in the vanilla extract and peppermint extract until fully combined.

Add the instant pudding mix to the wet ingredients and beat on low speed until the pudding powder is completely incorporated and the mixture is smooth, about 1 minute.

If using food coloring, add 6-8 drops of green gel food coloring and mix until you achieve your desired shade of mint green.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed just until no flour streaks remain, being careful not to overmix.

Fold in the dark chocolate chips and white chocolate chips using a spatula or wooden spoon until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

Using a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop, portion the dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing cookies about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.

Bake for 9-11 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers still look slightly underdone and soft.

Remove from the oven and let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Serve warm for the softest texture, or store in an airtight container once completely cooled.

Ultra Soft Mint Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies with White and Dark Chocolate Chunks

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The Art of Mint Chocolate Pudding Cookie Perfection

Ultra Soft Mint Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies with White and Dark Chocolate Chunks

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