Pudding mix is the secret ingredient that keeps these Chocolate, Peanut Butter, and Marshmallow Pudding Cookies super soft and tender.
If you love pudding cookies, you also need to try these Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies and these Cookies and Cream Cookies.
My daughter takes after her mommy – with a huge sweet tooth. She loves a sweet treat, and lately, one of her favorite things is marshmallows. She loves just a little bowl full of marshmallows – especially the fruit flavored ones, or the snowman shaped ones have been a recent favorite as well. But because of this love, I have a cabinet full of marshmallows. It’s a good thing I love marshmallows as well – and I’m always attracted to recipes that have marshmallows in them!
So when I saw this recipe over at Picky Palate – with not only marshmallows, but chocolate and peanut butter as well – I knew I wanted them. And they were everything I was hoping for – soft cookies full of flavor.
I did add a few more marshmallows than called for in the recipe – so I do have to mention that these aren’t the prettiest cookies. Especially when there are lots of marshmallows that melt all over the place. But they sure do taste good, and that’s what really matters, right? I’m thinking a s’more version – replacing the peanut butter chips with graham cracker pieces – would be awesome, as well!
Ingredients
- Butter: I like to use unsalted butter.
- Sugar: You need both regular granulated sugar and brown sugar.
- Eggs: You will get the best results using room temperature eggs.
- Vanilla: I like to use pure vanilla extract.
- Flour: I have only tested this recipe with all-purpose flour.
- Baking Powder: The baking powder is necessary for texture.
- Salt: Don’t forget the salt – it helps to balance the flavors.
- Pudding Mix: Make sure you are using the instant pudding mix.
- Peanut Butter Chips: I used Reese’s Peanut Butter Chips. You could also use regular chocolate chips if you don’t want the peanut butter flavor.
- Marshmallows: The mini marshmallows melt into the cookies making them nice and gooey. But feel free to use marshmallow bits if you want them to keep their shape better.
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Chocolate, Peanut Butter, and Marshmallow Pudding Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3.9 oz. box instant chocolate pudding mix
- 10 ounce bag peanut butter chips
- 1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, or the bowl of a stand mixer, cream the butter and both sugars until light and fluffy. Add in both of the eggs, one at a time, scraping down the sides of the bowl in between additions. Beat in the vanilla.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, salt and pudding mix. Add the dry ingredients to the mixing bowl and mix just until combined. Stir in the peanut butter chips and the marshmallows.
- Using a medium cookie scoop, drop the dough on the cookie sheet at least 2 inches apart. Bake until the cookies are just set, about 10 minutes. Let the cookies cool for 10 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Repeat with the remaining dough.
Daphne says
Cookies too soft – completely flattened & ran all over the pan!
Julie S. says
I wonder if refrigerating the dough for a few hours prior to baking would help?
Avanika [YumsiliciousBakes] says
Ooh yum these looks awesome. Can't wait to make them
Ashley says
I'm drooling over here just looking at those things! Yummmmm!
scrambledhenfruit says
I love a nice soft cookie! With all of those delicious things in them, these have to be fabulous! Love your idea of a s'mores version. 🙂
Carrian says
yum, I love cookies like this! Sad you couldn't make it on Sat. Next month for sure come!
Joanne says
I love marshmallows in baked goods but not as much on their own. The flavors in this cookie are definitely ones I could fall head over heels for!
Natalie says
your daughter and I would get along. I love marshmallows too, esp the fruity ones 😉
Rosa's Yummy Yums says
Those cookies are wonderful! What a fabulous combo.
Cheers,
Rosa
Michelle's Blog says
I've never been a huge marshmellow fan, but I've been craving them lately. Maybe it is from the recent camping trip with my son's school where we made delicious s'amores or from an episode I saw on candy making. Anyway, these are interesting. I think I'll try them but skip the peanut butter.
Katie Mar says
oh wow… yummm!!! i've read that pudding cookies are delicious. your post has just affirmed that!
Maria says
Love this combo!
Averie (LoveVeggiesAndYoga) says
I saw these on Jenny's site too…and I love Choc, PB & Marshmallows…I post recipes using those things…all the time!
So glad these cookies turned out amazingly well…now i HAVE to make them!