Soft Chocolate Pudding Cookies

Ingredients and Weight:

• All-purpose flour: 225g
• Unsweetened cocoa powder: 30g
• Baking powder: 5g
• Baking soda: 5g
• Salt: 1/4 tsp
• Unsalted butter, softened: 113g
• Granulated sugar: 150g
• Brown sugar: 50g
• Large egg: 1
• Vanilla extract: 1 tsp
• Instant chocolate pudding mix: 100g
• Milk: 50ml
• Semi-sweet chocolate chips: 150g

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

12-15 minutes

Difficulty Level:

1 (Simple)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the instant chocolate pudding mix and milk until smooth.
6. Add the dry ingredients and the chocolate pudding mixture to the butter mixture alternately, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
7. Stir in the chocolate chips.
8. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
9. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are slightly soft.
10. Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Information:

Per cookie (8 cookies per recipe):

• Calories: 250
• Fat: 12g
• Saturated Fat: 6g
• Cholesterol: 35mg
• Sodium: 115mg
• Carbohydrates: 35g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 20g
• Protein: 4g

Dish Characteristics:

• Soft, chewy, and chocolatey
• Rich and decadent
• Easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion

User Comments:

• "These cookies are absolutely divine! They're perfectly soft and chewy with a rich chocolate flavor."
• "I love the combination of chocolate pudding mix and chocolate chips. It makes these cookies extra special."
• "These cookies are so easy to make and always turn out perfectly."
• "I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!"
• "These are the best chocolate cookies I've ever had. I highly recommend them to anyone who loves chocolate."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Do not overmix the dough, as this will result in tough cookies.
• If your dough is too sticky, add a little more flour.
• If your dough is too dry, add a little more milk.
• Bake the cookies until the edges are set and the centers are slightly soft, as they will continue to bake as they cool.
• Let the cookies cool completely before storing in an airtight container.