I found this oatmeal pudding cookies recipe in a magazine that I get monthly. Anything with instant pudding in the mix is usually delicious, so I had to give it a try. After doing a Google search, I also found the recipe here. I modified it slightly but didn't stray too far off from the original recipe.
Mike got me a KitchenAid standing mixer for Christmas. That's what is causing my sudden urge to become a baking machine. I never knew what the hype was about a standing mixer until I got to experience it for myself. I love it!
Oatmeal Pudding Cookies Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cups unsifted flour
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup chocolate chips (I used some white chocolate chips)
- 3 1/2 cups quick cooking oats
- 1 package chocolate instant pudding
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Combine flour and baking soda.
- Mix butter, sugar, brown sugar, and instant pudding mix in a large bowl. Beat until creamy.
- Beat in eggs.
- Gradually add flour mixture.
- Stir in oats and chocolate chips.
- Batter will be stiff. Drop by rounded teaspoons onto an ungreased baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes.
Makes about 4 dozen small cookies.
The stiff batter kind of threw me for a loop on this one. The cookies don't spread out much while baking, and pretty much remain the same shape. The original recipe called for vanilla instant pudding. I used chocolate because that's what I had in the house. I think I would use vanilla next time. Since these Oatmeal Pudding Cookies are so small they are bite-sized and fun to eat. The flavor is not overly sweet, which I prefer. The texture is a little crunchier than I like in a cookie. I think I might use fewer oats next time.
Overall I liked the Oatmeal Pudding Cookies and received good feedback from others, as well.
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Sarah L says
Thanks for the warning about them not spreading out. Good to know in advance.
Sandra Watts says
I bet they are nice and moist. Nice recipe. Thanks for sharing.
RANDY FULGHAM says
thanks for posting this recipe, i love oatmeal so i will love these cookies, i am gonna meake me some soon
Amie H says
Kids and Hubby will love these
Kelly O says
These look very yummy. I have heard about adding pudding to my cookies. This looks like a great recipe to try it with 🙂
Julie Wood says
I love making cookies and this is one that I want to make soon. I like that it has pudding in them. I bet is gives it tons of flavor that is so delicious! Thanks for the recipe.
Tammy Woodall says
Great recipe. I’m going to pass this recipe on to my Mom. These cookies look delicious.
Lori Hart says
Always looking for yummy cookies to make. Thanks! I found your recipe over at the Inspire Me Tuesday link party. I host Tickle My Tastebuds Tuesday and would love it if you would come over and share this recipe. I’m sure our party goers would love it!
Nicole Neverman says
These cookies sound wonderful! What a fun combination of flavors. If you had a spare moment, I would be delighted if you’d drop this (and anything else you’d like to share) by at the #PureBlogLove DIY and recipe link party! You can find me here:
M.Clark says
These Oatmeal Pudding Cookies look so delicious, I can’t wait to try them. The one change that I would make would be to use milk or dark chocolate instead of white chocolate. Thank you for sharing this recipe
Lou Lou Girls says
You always bring the most delicious things to our party! Thank you. Pinned and tweeted. We feel honored that you take the time to stop by our party. I hope to see you on Monday at 7 pm. We love to party with you! Happy Saturday! Lou Lou Girls
Cindys Recipes and Writings says
Thanks for sharing at Foodie Friends Friday!
nicole dz says
These would be great with some hot tea or coffee, I love oatmeal anything, these would not last long at my house.
Julie Wood says
These look so delicious and I have all the ingredients to make these cute Oatmeal pudding cookies! I will have to make these this weekend! Thanks for sharing.
Tamra Phelps says
These look pretty good. I never used pudding mix for cookies, but I bet it does make them softer. I need to try it.