Soft No-Chill Funfetti Pudding Cookies
These soft no-chill funfetti pudding cookies are quick to make, chewy, and bursting with colorful rainbow sprinkles. The vanilla pudding mix adds moisture and tenderness without the need to chill the dough.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups (310 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 (3.4 oz / 96 g) box vanilla instant pudding mix
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- ¾ cup (165 g) packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup (about 150 g) rainbow sprinkles (sturdy jimmies or non-melting types recommended)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, vanilla instant pudding mix, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the pure vanilla extract until the batter is smooth and glossy.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed or folding gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Gently fold in the rainbow sprinkles, being careful not to crush them.
- Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set and slightly golden but centers remain soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
Use room temperature softened butter for best texture. Avoid overmixing dough to keep cookies tender. Use sturdy jimmies or non-melting sprinkles to maintain color and shape. Cool baking sheets between batches to prevent spreading. For gluten-free, use gluten-free flour; for dairy-free, substitute vegan butter and dairy-free pudding mix; for egg-free, use flax eggs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 14
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Protein: 2
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