Candy Cane Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies

[post_thumbnail]Prep time: 10 min | Cook time: 15 min | Total time: 25 min

Ingredients

• 1 stick softened butter
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons vanilla instant pudding mix
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup candy cane bits

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cream butter and sugars in stand mixer or large bowl with spoon. Add egg and vanilla mixing until well combined. Slowly stir in flour, pudding mix, salt and baking soda. Mix partially then add chips and candy cane bits. Mix until dough forms then scoop onto baking sheet 1 inch apart. Bake for 13-15 minutes or until baked through. Remove and let cool. If cookies have spread, take a knife right after out of the oven and shape if desired. Serve room temperature.

Makes 2 dozen cookies