Indulge in the deliciousness of these Butterscotch Pudding Cookies that are irresistibly soft, chewy, and bursting with rich butterscotch flavor. The secret ingredient of instant pudding mix ensures they stay moist with a tender texture that will leave you craving for more.

If you’re a fan of bakery-style cookies, incorporating pudding mix into the dough will elevate your baking game. These butterscotch pudding cookies boast a buttery richness and a chewy texture that remains soft for days.

baked butterscotch pudding cookies on baking tray

This easy cookie recipe requires simple pantry staples and can be whipped up quickly, making it ideal for impromptu baking sessions or stocking up your cookie jar. Whether it’s the holiday season or just a sweet craving, these cookies are sure to hit the spot.

If you’ve never tried adding pudding mix to cookies before, get ready to be amazed! It results in cookies that are super soft, chewy, thick, and bursting with flavor. If there’s a butterscotch lover in your midst, these butterscotch cookies are a must-try!

butterscotch pudding cookie ingredients

Ingredients You’ll Need

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  • Butter – unsalted

  • Light Brown Sugar

  • Granulated Sugar

  • Egg

  • Vanilla Extract

  • Butterscotch Pudding – instant pudding mix

  • All-Purpose Flour

  • Baking Soda

  • Salt

  • Butterscotch Chips

stacked butterscotch pudding cookies on a plate



How To Make Butterscotch Pudding Cookies

  • Cream. Using an electric mixer cream together the butter with both of the sugars for at least 2 minutes, until it is light and fluffy.

  • Wet Ingredients. Beat in egg and vanilla until the egg is well incorporated.

  • Dry Ingredients. Add the flour, pudding mix, baking soda, and salt. Mix until everything is just combined.

  • Chips. Fold in the butterscotch chips until evenly blended.

  • Scoop. Use a medium cookie scoop to form dough balls.

  • Bake. Bake for about 10 minutes until edges are set but the top is slightly underbaked.

  • Topping. Add extra chips on top if desired and let cool on a wire rack.


butterscotch pudding cookies on baking tray


These Butterscotch Pudding Cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with rich butterscotch flavor. Thanks to instant pudding mix, they stay extra moist with a tender texture that makes them impossible to resist.

Don’t miss out on the delightful experience of these butterscotch pudding cookies – a perfect blend of softness, chewiness, and rich flavor!