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Vanilla Pudding Snickerdoodles

April 19, 2013 by Jaime @ Mom's Test Kitchen 35 Comments

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Simple snickerdoodles are taken to a whole new level with the addition of vanilla pudding to make these delicious Vanilla Pudding Snickerdoodles
Simple snickerdoodles are taken to a whole new level with the addition of vanilla pudding to make these delicious Vanilla Pudding Snickerdoodles
Soft baked cookies cooling on a rack

Yesterday I did something sneaky and deceptive.  But I had to y’all.  I’m forced into these situations.  As I was baking these Vanilla Pudding Snickerdoodles, I really needed to taste test one.  I have to make sure my recipes don’t suck.  But Princess P has learned when the stand mixer comes out, something she likes to eat is getting made.  And when the timer goes off on the microwave that means “It’s done mommy, it’s done!!”  She is all up in the business in the kitchen when I’m baking.  She’s not missing nothing.

3 soft baked cookies stacked on top of each other in front of a batch of cookies cooling on a rack

But I didn’t really want her to have a cookie at 10:30 in the morning.  She hadn’t really had breakfast, giving her a cookie just didn’t seem like the right mother decision.  So I got crafty.  In a moment when she wasn’t paying attention to me, I grabbed a cookie, hid it in my palm behind my phone {thank you Apple for making somewhat larger phones that are great for hiding things} and dashed into the bathroom before she could follow after me!

a half eaten cookie used to taste test

So, yeah.  That’s me.  Hiding out from an almost 3 year old.  In my bathroom.  Eatin’ a cookie.

I’m awesome.

But so are the cookies so it was worth it.

soft baked vanilla pudding snickerdoodle cookies cooling on a rack
Left wanting more cookies made easy and delicious with pudding?
Try any of these sweet treats:
  • Butterscotch Pudding Triple Chip Cookies
  • Creme de Menthe Chocolate Pudding Cookies
  • Holiday Vanilla Pudding Cake Cookies
Soft chewy snickerdoodle cookies made with vanilla pudding

Vanilla Pudding Snickerdoodles

Traditional Snickerdoodles are given an easy and delicious twist with the addition of vanilla pudding.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 4 dozen

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
  • 3/4 cup sugar divided
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 package instant vanilla pudding & pie filling 3.5 ounces
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon cream of tarter
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Line your cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • In a large bowl of your stand mixer, cream the butter, shortening, 1/2 cup sugar, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, vanilla, and dry pudding mix.
  • In a seperate bowl, combine the flour, cream of tartar, and baking soda; gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture and beat until just combined.
  • In a small bowl, combine the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar and the cinnamon.
  • Roll the dough into 1/2 tablespoon sized balls. Toss the balls into the cinnamon sugar mixture until well coated and then place the dough on the prepared baking sheets, a few inches apart.
  • Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool completely on a wire rack.

Notes

recipe inspired by: a sweet baker
Keyword Snickerdoodle
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

SOMEONE, ANYONE, PLEASE TELL ME I’M NOT THE ONLY ONE WHO HIDES OUT IN THE BATHROOM!?!

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Comments

  1. Mary

    June 7, 2022 at 10:33 am

    Can these be frozen?

    Reply
    • Jaime @ Mom's Test Kitchen

      July 20, 2022 at 4:15 pm

      Hi Mary! I have not personally tried to freeze them so I can’t say for sure on how they would turn out.

      Reply
  2. Judy

    February 4, 2022 at 10:02 am

    5 stars
    Honestly the BEST snickerdoodle cookie I have ever eaten! I have tried so many recipes and this one is delicious!! I bet I have been asked for this recipe 20 times and my children said I need to open up a stand at a farmers market to sell them!

    Reply
    • Jaime @ Mom's Test Kitchen

      February 9, 2022 at 3:36 pm

      Awe, I’m so glad y’all love them Judy!!

      Reply
  3. Tracy

    August 2, 2021 at 9:30 pm

    These turned out awesome! I did make the mistake of adding all the sugar before seeing it needed to be divided. So I added a tablespoon of heavy cream and the time was 12 minutes for me here in AZ

    Reply
    • Jaime @ Mom's Test Kitchen

      October 27, 2021 at 12:28 pm

      You can never go wrong with extra sugar in a cookie 😉 Glad you enjoyed them! <3

      Reply
  4. Amy E

    December 23, 2017 at 1:20 pm

    Just took these out of the oven. Sooo good!! Can’t wait to bring these for Christmas Eve tomorrow!! Easy easy easy & just simply delicious. Thanks for posting!!

    Reply
  5. Tami

    June 17, 2016 at 2:00 pm

    I just made these for my sons birthday…. They are soooooo yummy. Will make again

    Reply
  6. Andrea

    August 10, 2014 at 10:34 pm

    These are by far the BEST cookies I’ve ever had. I’m not much into baked goods, more so because I can’t do it to save my life, but when my sister brought these to me I nearly died! Usually I’d pack all cookies up for the hubby to bring to work, but these… Oh no, these were all mine! I’ll be trying myself to make them tomorrow… Fingers, toes and eyes all crossed for good luck!

    Reply
    • Jaime @ Mom's Test Kitchen

      August 12, 2014 at 10:59 am

      Lol, I’m so glad you liked them Andrea!! How did yours turn out?? Got my fingers, toes & eyes crossed for you too! 🙂

      Reply
  7. Sherri

    January 11, 2014 at 9:12 pm

    Mine did not spread out at all…not sure why?

    Reply
    • Jaime @ Mom's Test Kitchen

      January 13, 2014 at 11:02 am

      Oh I’m so sorry Sherri! Possibly overmixing maybe could have caused them to not spread?

      Reply
  8. bethany

    December 9, 2013 at 8:08 pm

    I want to make these now. Dont have the shortening though. Could i substitute something?

    Reply
    • Jaime @ Mom's Test Kitchen

      December 9, 2013 at 8:17 pm

      I would think you would be fine using just butter. So use 1 cup of butter (1/2 cup already in the recipe & sub 1/2 cup for the shortening). Let me know how they turn out!! 🙂

      Reply
  9. andrea

    November 12, 2013 at 9:54 am

    these look incredible. can’t wait to try them! and you’re not the only mom who’s hidden from tiny tots to sneak a treat! i used to tell my son everything was coffee flavored so he wouldn’t ask for a bite! 🙂

    Reply
    • Jaime @ Mom's Test Kitchen

      November 12, 2013 at 11:30 am

      Lol, I love it! 🙂

      Reply
  10. Kat W.

    November 7, 2013 at 7:47 am

    Haha, I had to laugh when I read your post, then wipe my chin from the drool! You could’ve been talking about my 3 year old! He knows that when I pull out the stand mixer, we’re doing something yumm-o! He’s also getting pretty good at operating my mixer…

    I truly enjoyed the bathroom cookie photo op 🙂

    Reply
    • Jaime @ Mom's Test Kitchen

      November 8, 2013 at 10:31 am

      Lol, thank you Kat!! I’m pretty sure mine would be able to operate the mixer pretty well too if I let her! It’s amazing what these 3 year olds can do!! 😉

      Reply
  11. Andrea Martinez

    September 16, 2013 at 2:54 am

    Making these right about now.

    Reply
  12. Julie

    July 2, 2013 at 4:28 pm

    I have never made snickerdoodles before but I really want to one day! They look so good. Pinned!

    Reply
  13. KT @ OneOrganicMama

    May 1, 2013 at 10:54 am

    These look delicious!!! Pinning 🙂 Thanks for linking up at One Organic Mama! Hope to see you back on Thursday morning <3

    Reply
  14. Jacquelyn Karlic

    April 27, 2013 at 3:00 am

    Hi! Found you on Creative Geekry Pin It Party. These look great. Snickerdoodle is one of my favorite cookies. Pinned and now following via bloglovin’

    ~Jackie @ The Non-Martha Momma

    Reply
    • Jaime @ Mom's Test Kitchen

      May 1, 2013 at 6:24 pm

      So glad to have you here Jackie & thanks so much for all of the love!!

      Reply
  15. FrugalFoodieMama

    April 19, 2013 at 11:17 pm

    Oh yummy! I just recently started experimenting with pudding cookies (have a recipe for some coming to the blog soon! 😉 ). They are SO good! And Snickerdoodles are one of my favorite cookies. 🙂

    Reply
  16. Elizabeth @ Confessions of a Baking Queen

    April 19, 2013 at 10:42 pm

    HAH that sound so funny but something I would totally do!! Anything for a hot out of the oven cookie 😉

    Reply
    • Jaime @ Mom's Test Kitchen

      April 20, 2013 at 3:02 pm

      Lol, so glad I’m not the only one!! 🙂

      Reply
  17. An Exercise In Frugality

    April 19, 2013 at 7:29 pm

    You’re killing me right now. These look AMAZE-ING.I’m stuck at work at the moment, but I want these now. 🙁

    Reply
    • Jaime @ Mom's Test Kitchen

      April 23, 2013 at 8:00 pm

      lol, I’m so sorry for the torture!! 😉

      Reply

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