Description
Festive pudding cookies bring holiday cheer with classic British Christmas pudding flavor in a delightful cookie form. Rich, spiced cookies studded with fruit and topped with playful sprinkles promise to delight you during seasonal celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) unsalted butter
- ½ cup (120 ml) shortening
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp 100% pure vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups (270 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 box (3.4 oz or 96 g) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup (75 g) Christmas sprinkles (red, green, and white mix recommended)
Instructions
- Preparation: Position oven rack in center and preheat to 350°F (177°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats for non-stick surface.
- Creaming: Whip unsalted butter, vegetable shortening, and granulated sugar using electric mixer until pale and fluffy, approximately 3-4 minutes. Integrate whole eggs, pure vanilla extract, and instant vanilla pudding mix until smooth.
- Dry Ingredients: Sift all-purpose flour, baking powder, and kosher salt in separate bowl to eliminate lumps. Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture at low speed, maintaining tender cookie texture.
- Forming Cookies: Scoop uniform dough balls using cookie scoop or tablespoon. Roll each ball generously in festive Christmas sprinkles, ensuring complete coverage.
- Baking: Arrange sprinkle-coated dough balls on prepared sheets, spacing 2 inches apart. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers appear set but soft.
- Cooling and Storage: Rest cookies on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire cooling rack. Once completely cooled, store in airtight container at room temperature for up to 7 days or freeze for 3 months. Restore freshness by warming briefly in microwave before serving.
Notes
- Prevent Overmixing: Gently fold dry ingredients to maintain a tender, soft cookie texture and avoid tough, dense results.
- Sprinkle Technique: Roll dough balls completely in sprinkles before baking to ensure maximum festive coverage and vibrant appearance.
- Temperature Matters: Center oven rack and precise 350°F ensures even baking and golden edges without burning the delicate cookies.
- Storage Tip: Keep cookies in airtight container at room temperature up to a week, or freeze for long-term enjoyment without losing quality.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 22
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg