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1. Don't forget to pin this for later!
2. What are the ingredients in these lemon pudding cookies?
3. How do I make these lemon pudding cookies?
4. Tips and tricks to make the best lemon pudding cookies:
5. How do I store these lemon pudding cookies?
6. Other fabulous cookie recipes:
7. Recipe

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There’s just something about lemon desserts that reminds me of spring and summer. These lemon pudding cookies are no exception. As spring and summer draw nearer, I find myself craving these more and more. White chocolate compliments lemon so nicely, and makes these cookies the perfect combination of sweet and sour. Using a pudidng mix makes these so incredibly simple to make and basically fail-proof. I have never had a bad pudding mix cookie! If you haven't tried putting pudding into your cookies, you need to run - not walk - to the store and get some!

What are the ingredients in these lemon pudding cookies?

The ingredients are mostly what you'd expect from a standard cookie recipe, plus a pudding mix:

• flour, salt, baking soda - the basic dry ingredients found in most cookies for structure, flavour and leavening
• butter - softened butter gives the best texture and flavor to these cookies
• granulated sugar - to add sweetness to the cookies, white sugar helps give the cookies a crispy exterior
• lemon instant pudding mix - helps make the cookies incredibly thick and soft, and also gives them a subtle lemon flavor
• lemon zest - this is an optional addition that will help enhance the lemon flavor. I usually zest about one lemon if I choose to add it.
• eggs - most cookies have eggs in them to help with moisture, structure, and leavening
• vanilla extract - pure vanilla extract tastes the best, and I use double the amount that my other cookie recipes have to really elevate the flavor
• white chocolate chips - white chocolate and lemon are the perfect combination!

How do I make these lemon pudding cookies?

These cookies are so quick and easy to prepare:

Step 1: in a medium bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, and salt and set aside

Step 2: In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar on high speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes, then add the pudding mix, lemon zest if using, and beat well.

Step 3: Add in the the eggs and vanilla extract and beat until fully incorporated.

Step 4: Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture in 3-4 additions and mix it thoroughly after each

Step 5: Stir in white chocolate chips, then drop a heaping tablespoon of cookie dough onto a parchment lined baking sheet about 2 inches apart

Step 6: Bake in a 350 F oven for 8-10 minutes or until cookies are just starting to turn golden brown and no longer shiny on top

Tips and tricks to make the best lemon pudding cookies:

• Cream your butter and sugar really well - this is the single most helpful thing I do to make my cookies stay nice and thick and not spread out too much
• Make sure your butter is fully softened, but not too soft or melted
• If you don't have parchment paper for baking, you can use a silicone mat, or just a plain old baking sheet - I like parchment for easier for clean up
• Let the cookies cool on the tray for at least 5 minutes; then transfer them to a rack to finish cooling completely - they will be way too soft to transfer at first and may break
• Try and make your cookies as evenly sized and shaped as possible to help with even baking. I recently got a set of cookie scoops and they have been worth every penny!

How do I store these lemon pudding cookies?

These cookies stay nice and fresh in a sealed container for a few days on the counter once baked. You can also freeze the finished cookies for several months or freeze the dough in pre-scooped cookie dough balls. When you are ready to bake the dough, you can thaw in the fridge overnight or on the counter for a few hours and bake fresh cookies! You can also bake from frozen but you will need to add 3-4 minutes to the baking time. The cookies made from frozen dough taste just as good as (if not better than) non-frozen dough.

Other fabulous cookie recipes:

• Soft and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Peanut Butter Reese's Pieces Cookies
• Inside Out Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Chewy Oatmeal Cranberry White Cookies