These White Chocolate & Butterscotch Pudding Cookies are so lovely, chunky and delicious with a fun ingredient.
Published September 9, 2014, Updated April 4, 2024
I have been at it again! Since I last posted my Double Chocolate Pudding Cookies recipe on here I have been thinking of new ways to use Instant Pudding or Desserts in a Cookie and this one immediately sprang to mind. It seems that the options for cookie or biscuit recipes is pretty endless.
It can be hard to find instant dessert these days but they are still around, so check all local supermarkets.
What is always so important to me is that the ingredients in the recipe are those I have on hand. There is nothing worse than thinking you will have a baking session then realise that the recipe calls for that one thing you do not have – or 6 things in some cases!
With this recipe it is mostly basic baking essentials we have in our cupboards (if you are a baker that is – if not remember it does not have to be the flash brand – go budget and still get great results!)
For this recipe, next time you are at the supermarket grab some Butterscotch Instant Pudding (or Dessert) and some white chocolate drops or bits and have them handy for when the baking bug bites!
I have again used my basic but perfect Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe and made a few modifications with the sugar and eggs to get the right balance.
When preparing to make these take into account time to chill the dough before baking, and this is also a great recipe to freeze the uncooked cookie dough.
The result will be a delicious golden cookie with a hint of butterscotch and the lovely caramel flavour of the white chocolate drops. As with all cookies you can determine the size depending on what you need them for – little amounts for kids and bigger ones for adults or a special occasion.
If you want to be extra fancy you can melt some white chocolate in the microwave and using a teaspoon flick the white chocolate back and forth over cookies while still on the baking sheet for a little added pizzazz.
Enjoy this recipe for White Chocolate & Butterscotch Pudding Cookies
White Chocolate & Butterscotch Pudding Cookie
Delicious cookies made using instant pudding
Ingredients
- 170 grams Butter, melted
- 3/4 Cup packed Brown Sugar, 150 grams
- 1/4 Cup White Sugar, 50 grams
- 1 Tablespoon Vanilla Extract
- 2 Eggs, medium
- 1 packet of Golden Butterscotch Instant Dessert
- 2 Cups Plain White Flour, 300 grams
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 2 cups White Chocolate Drops or Bits, 350 grams
Instructions
- In a food mixer mix melted butter, brown sugar and white sugar until well blended – colour will start to change - approximately 4 minutes
- Beat in vanilla, eggs until mixture light and creamy - a further 2 minutes
- Add the instant pudding and combine for a further minute
- Add the flour, baking soda and salt and mix until just combined.
- Stir in the white chocolate drops (you can do this step by hand or in mixer)
- Cover and chill cookie dough in the same bowl for an hour or overnight (or freeze if not needing)
- When ready to bake - Preheat oven to 165 degrees C (or 330 Fahrenheit)
- Lightly spray baking tray then lay baking paper on top (I find this the BEST method – baking paper sticks and no extra oil on cookies)
- Spoon out a tablespoon sized amount and roll into balls and pop onto tray about an inch or two apart
- Flatten the balls with the palm of your hand slightly
- Bake in oven for 10-13 minutes - they will still be soft in the middle but slightly cooked on the outside.
- After they have cooled for 3-5 minutes on the tray transfer to a wire rack until completely cooled.
- IMPORTANT NOTE: Make sure that for quality control purposes you eat one cookie about 5 minutes after they come out of the oven, you may need to try up to 3 to ensure its a suitable for general consumption 🙂
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days
- Enjoy
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 35 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 148Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 95mgCarbohydrates: 19gFiber: 0gSugar: 12gProtein: 2g
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Please let me know in the comments below if you make them.
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Happy Baking!
Anna
Raewynne says
Hi Anna. Can I clarify with you please -the butterscotch ones say to put mixture in the fridge in the bowl but the chocolate ones say to put the biscuits on tray in fridge. Does it matter which way you do it
Dana says
I made these recently and loved them! Although we had butterscotch pudding often when I was growing up, it seems to have fallen out of favor here in the US— took trips to four different stores before I found a single box. But what I did find was white chocolate instant pudding and butterscotch chips. So I thought…can I switch…and the answer is yes. Same flavors, different ingredients. I changed the white and brown sugar ratio to 50-50 but kept the tablespoon of vanilla. They were yummy! I’ll keep looking for butterscotch (my dad has managed to source two boxes for me!) but happy to know I’ve got a substitute. Thanks!
Margaret says
Great biscuits, I use a chocolate Instant pudding and chocolate buttons as a change sometimes
Vanesa says
Handsdown the best cookie recipe ive tried! Loved the addition of the Greggs butterscotch. Will definitely make these my go to
Brianna says
One of the yummiest biscuit recipes I know! Thanks Anna <3
justamumnz says
Thanks for your kind words. ? glad you are enjoying them ?
Jane Witney-Taylor says
Made a batch of these as my son at University asked for some home baking. Everyone loved them! Will definately be making again.
justamumnz says
That’s great! I am so pleased you enjoyed the recipe 🙂
Rachel Helmreich says
butterscotch pudding, another food I have not had for years.
Feeling a tad homesick now.
justamumnz says
Funny the things we forget are uniquely kiwi! ? thanks for stopping by
Sophie Cattle says
Wow I thought my family was the only crazy ones that used butterscotch instant pudding in biscuits. My great aunts choc chip recipe is really yummy and uses a packet of butterscotch instant pudding. It has been a family recipe for as long as I can remember. Im looking forward to trying these and sharing with my family over the christmas holidays 🙂
Sophie says
My great aunts choc chip recipe used a packet of butterscotch instant pudding too and im pretty sure the extended family all use it and thats a lot!!! They are soooo good!
justamumnz says
It is such a delicious flavour! 🙂
Tricia says
Made these today. My daughter went to hide the biscuit tin from her brother taking full ownership of them. Amazing, Anna thanks for sharing.
justamumnz says
Thanks Trish! Ha ha about your daughter – I don’t blame the brother though they are so tasty! Thanks for letting me know! 😀
Jessica says
These look so yummy! I am pinning them to my baking board so I can make them asap! Thanks for linking up with me on Totally Terrific Tuesdays! Cant wait until tomorrows party!
Kyla @HouseOfHipsters says
Wow! These sound so good! Thanks for sharing! Found you on the Live Randomly Simple link up!
Meg says
Made them yesterday – the kids love them. I’m ‘sugar-free’ but a couple may have found their way to my tummy, too. I actually used about a 1/3 cup less sugar & a bit less chocolate & didn’t chill the dough & they still turned out amazing.
Kim @ Land of Zonkt says
YUM! we recently had a fundrasier with cookie dough… so my fridge is filled with kilo’s of cookie dough right now, but once I get through it all… this ones on the list for sure! 🙂
justamumnz says
Ha ha you will be popular with all that cookie dough! 🙂
Rebecca @ Dorm Room Baker says
I only recently discovered the wonders of pudding cookies myself–they are so good! I love the combination of butterscotch and white chocolate so I’ll definitely try these out.
justamumnz says
Thanks Rebecca – I hope you enjoy the 🙂
Lucy @ Bake Play Smile says
Me again!!! Mind you any chance to pop back and see your yummy cookies is a good one. Thanks so much for linking up with our Fabulous Foodie Fridays party! Happy Friday! xx
vegeTARAian says
What a clever idea Anna! I must remember to pick up a pack of butterscotch pudding and whip up a batch of these beauties.
Lucy @ Bake Play Smile says
Yum! Yum! I’m so glad I’ve found a kindred should who loves pudding cookies as much as I do! xx
Sinea Pies says
Oh they look so good. I shared, pinned, commented etc on Facebook. In fact, your FB post will be featured on my blog this Friday for our Facebook share party! I would also love it if you’d stop by my Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop on Ducks ‘n a Row to share this recipe. We just went live right now.
justamumnz says
Thank you so much – will stop by 🙂
Dori says
Pinned this recipe for future reference. Will definitely be making soon! I like how they look so delicious but also use simple ingredients!
Dori
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justamumnz says
Thank you Dori 🙂
Meg says
Looking forward to trying these – they look amazing!
justamumnz says
Thanks Meg, let me know if you do! 🙂