Peanut Butter Pudding Cookie – this easy peanut butter cookie recipe has pudding mix in the dough to keep them soft. I love this easy recipe, especially with chocolate chips inside! And you can turn them into monsters for Halloween!

Peanut Butter Pudding Cookie Monsters

Ingredients

  • ½ cup Challenge Unsalted Butter softened
  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter
  • ¾ cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1 box 3.4 ounces instant vanilla pudding mix (or your favorite flavor)
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 cups chocolate chips
  • ½ cup sprinkles optional
  • Candy eyes optional

Directions

  • 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

  • 2

    Cream butter, peanut butter, and brown sugar with a hand or a stand mixer until smooth.

  • 3

    Mix in vanilla, egg, and milk.

  • 4

    Add the pudding mix (the dry mix) to the batter and mix until combined, then mix in baking soda. Slowly mix in flour until the dough forms.

  • 5

    Mix in chocolate chips and sprinkles.

  • 6

    Scoop 2 tablespoon sized cookie balls onto prepared cookie sheets.

  • 7

    Press them in a criss-cross pattern with the tines of a fork (as you would traditional peanut butter cookies).

  • 8

    You can top with more chocolate chips or sprinkles, if desired to make them look more festive.

  • 9

    Bake for 8-12 minutes or until the cookies are just no longer glossy on top.

  • 10

    While the cookies are warm, press candy eyes in the top.

  • 11

    Let cool completely before removing from cookie sheets. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for up to one month.