Comments on: Pudding Cookies

By: Maria

Maria — Tue, 05 May 2026 06:50:51 +0000

It’s specifically modified, pre-gelatinised starch in pudding mix that makes the cookies softer than flour alone. Swapping it for regular corn starch would make cookies drier, snappier. I add modified starch to cakes and cookies as a “cheat” when I’m baking with lower fat and sugar or when I want extra moistness. Also helps to keep the nice fresh texture for longer.

By: Emily @ Sugar Spun Run

Emily @ Sugar Spun Run — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:46:24 +0000

In reply to Jessica Case. We're so happy you gave them a try, Jessica! Enjoy

By: Jessica Case

Jessica Case — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:55:08 +0000

I made the pudding cookies last week. I used vanilla pudding mix, milk chocolate chips, and semisweet chocolate chips to make the cookies.

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 02:30:13 +0000

In reply to Bricia. That will work just fine. :)

By: Bricia

Bricia — Sun, 07 Dec 2025 16:27:10 +0000

In reply to Julie. can I use only semisweet chocolate chips? it should work right?

By: DMH

DMH — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 05:54:08 +0000

Perfect!!!!!

By: Deb

Deb — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 22:35:19 +0000

This recipe is almost identical to the recipe I have been making for over 45 years. Found it in a Good Housekeeping magazine in 1980. It’s a never fail and very delicious cookie. I use this recipe also to make kitchen sink cookies and just add the other add ins.

By: Sam

Sam — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 14:50:23 +0000

In reply to Jan. I'm so glad you enjoyed them so much, Jan! :)

By: Jan

Jan — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 23:28:43 +0000

Really tasty and soft centered. I actually like my chocolate chip cookies crispy but yum. What a great flavor, too.

By: Emily @ Sugar Spun Run

Emily @ Sugar Spun Run — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 15:12:06 +0000

In reply to Heidi. Hi Heidi! We honestly haven't tried it to know for sure. If you do, please let us know how it goes

By: Heidi

Heidi — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 00:14:32 +0000

Hi Sam, would sugar free and fat free instant pudding miux work? Would I need to adjust other ingredients for it?
Thank-you!!

By: Emily @ Sugar Spun Run

Emily @ Sugar Spun Run — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 20:31:26 +0000

In reply to Julie. We're so happy you liked them, Julie! Thanks for the review

By: Julie

Julie — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 19:11:46 +0000

Made these last night. Doubled the recipe, using my stand mixer. Taste great! Thank you.

By: Emily @ Sugar Spun Run

Emily @ Sugar Spun Run — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 14:23:20 +0000

In reply to Christian Scott. We're so happy they were a hit, Christian! Thanks for the review

By: Christian Scott

Christian Scott — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 23:06:26 +0000

My kids and husband love ❤️ the cookies

By: Sam

Sam — Sun, 28 Apr 2024 01:26:05 +0000

In reply to Lucy. Thank you so much, Lucy! I'm so glad you've enjoyed everything so much! :)

By: Lucy

Lucy — Sun, 28 Apr 2024 01:20:08 +0000

Just made these. Delicious.
I stopped after two but wanted more. Any recipe I have tried from you all have been delicious!!
Thank you!!

By: Sam

Sam — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 14:48:03 +0000

In reply to Glenda Harding. I'm so glad you enjoyed them so much, Glenda! :)

By: Glenda Harding

Glenda Harding — Sat, 23 Mar 2024 14:13:15 +0000

by far the best chocolate chip cookies I’ve ever made!!

By: Sam

Sam — Mon, 15 Aug 2022 14:12:44 +0000

In reply to patrizia lovisa. Hi Patrizia! I'm not sure how you would substitute it here. I would recommend either my eggless chocolate chip cookies or my worst chocolate chip cookies instead. :)

By: patrizia lovisa

patrizia lovisa — Fri, 12 Aug 2022 18:28:13 +0000

I live in Italy and I can’t find instant pudding. Is there a substitue or how can I make it from scratch?

By: Sam

Sam — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 12:51:29 +0000

In reply to Lyndsey. Hi Lyndsey! That should work. I would just worry about making them too large as they are a rather soft cookie and could start to fall apart when picked up if made too big.

By: Lyndsey

Lyndsey — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 06:15:00 +0000

Can I make these cookies bigger by using a bigger scoop of dough?

By: Emily @ Sugar Spun Run

Emily @ Sugar Spun Run — Thu, 21 Apr 2022 13:29:53 +0000

In reply to Dallas. Yes! Just reduce the salt to ¼ teaspoon. Read our post on using salted vs. unsalted butter to understand how to do this conversion in the future

By: Dallas

Dallas — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 18:23:18 +0000

Can I use salted butter?? All I have