Description
These ultra-soft cookies are Halloween magic in every bite—chewy, fluffy, and bursting with festive M&M’s, sprinkles, and candy eyes. The secret ingredient? Instant vanilla pudding mix! It locks in moisture for that melt-in-your-mouth texture that stays fresh for days. Perfect for trick-or-treat swaps, parties, or cozy nights in with a spooky movie.
Ingredients
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¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened
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¾ cup (150g) brown sugar, packed
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¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
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1 large egg (room temp)
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1 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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½ tsp baking soda
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¼ tsp salt
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1 ¼ cups (155g) all-purpose flour
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¾ cup Halloween M&M’s
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¼ cup Halloween sprinkles
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Optional: candy eyes
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment.
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Cream butter + sugars until fluffy (2–3 mins).
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Beat in egg, vanilla, and pudding mix until smooth.
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Whisk & add flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix just until combined.
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Fold in M&M’s, sprinkles, and candy eyes (reserve some for topping).
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Scoop 1.5 tbsp dough, roll into balls, and place 2″ apart. Top with extra M&M’s/eyes.
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Bake 9–11 mins, until edges are set and centers soft.
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Cool 5 mins on tray, then transfer to a rack.
Notes
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Chill dough balls 15 mins if your kitchen is warm—prevents spreading.
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Swap vanilla pudding for chocolate for a darker, richer “monster” cookie.
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Freeze dough balls up to 2 months; bake straight from frozen (+1–2 mins).
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins/batch
Nutrition
- Calories: 160Cal per cookie, approx
- Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 20g