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Pumpkin Streusel Pudding Cookies


I guess I have a confession to make.  I have never tried pudding cookies.  Does that make me weird?  I hadn't really even heard of them until I started following Nikki at Chef-In-Training like a year ago.  I know I have pinned several of her versions, but this one really stood out to me & I wanted to try it immediately.  I actually almost didn't post this recipe because I was slightly disappointed.  The pictures were so beautiful & very enticing, but the flavors didn't scream spiced pumpkin cookies like I had hoped.  Maybe put in some pumpkin pie spice to help boost the flavor.  Nevertheless the cookies were still soft, chewy & sweet.  They kind of taste like what I would imagine a pumpkin snickerdoodle would taste like & the pudding does make the cookie very soft & moist.  I will most likely be making pudding cookies again in the future.  As for these cookies...they are a fun twist for a fall treat that are quick to whip up.
 
Pumpkin Streusel Pudding Cookies
Recipe slightly altered from Chef-In-Training by: Amber (Dessert Now, Dinner Later!)
Cookie:
  • 3/4 cup butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 (3.4oz) box pumpkin spice instant pudding mix (dry, do not prepare)
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 2 1/4 cups flour
  • *Optional: 1/2 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice (in my opinion, this cookie needs the extra spices)
Streusel:
  • 2 Tbsp butter, cold
  • 2 Tbsp sugar
  • 2 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp flour
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  1. Make streusel topping by combining sugars, flour & cinnamon.  Cut butter into dry ingredients until small crumbs form.  Set aside.
  2. To make the cookies: cream butter, brown sugar, & sugar together in a stand mixer.  Add dry pumpkin spice instant pudding mix & beat until well combined.  
  3. Add eggs & vanilla & mix well.  Scrape bowl. 
  4. Add flour, baking soda, & pumpkin pie spice & beat until well combined.
  5. Roll dough into 1" balls.  Gently press some of the streusel topping onto the tops of the rolled dough balls.  Place them on a greased/parchment lined baking sheet & bake at 350*F for 8-10 minutes.
*Makes 3 1/2 dozen cookies.


I guess I have a confession to make.  I have never tried pudding cookies.  Does that make me weird?  I hadn't really even heard of them until I started following Nikki at Chef-In-Training like a year ago.  I know I have pinned several of her versions, but this one really stood out to me & I wanted to try it immediately.  I actually almost didn't post this recipe because I was slightly disappointed.  The pictures were so beautiful & very enticing, but the flavors didn't scream spiced pumpkin cookies like I had hoped.  Maybe put in some pumpkin pie spice to help boost the flavor.  Nevertheless the cookies were still soft, chewy & sweet.  They kind of taste like what I would imagine a pumpkin snickerdoodle would taste like & the pudding does make the cookie very soft & moist.  I will most likely be making pudding cookies again in the future.  As for these cookies...they are a fun twist for a fall treat that are quick to whip up.
 
Pumpkin Streusel Pudding Cookies
Recipe slightly altered from Chef-In-Training by: Amber (Dessert Now, Dinner Later!)
Cookie:
  • 3/4 cup butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 (3.4oz) box pumpkin spice instant pudding mix (dry, do not prepare)
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 2 1/4 cups flour
  • *Optional: 1/2 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice (in my opinion, this cookie needs the extra spices)
Streusel:
  • 2 Tbsp butter, cold
  • 2 Tbsp sugar
  • 2 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp flour
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  1. Make streusel topping by combining sugars, flour & cinnamon.  Cut butter into dry ingredients until small crumbs form.  Set aside.
  2. To make the cookies: cream butter, brown sugar, & sugar together in a stand mixer.  Add dry pumpkin spice instant pudding mix & beat until well combined.  
  3. Add eggs & vanilla & mix well.  Scrape bowl. 
  4. Add flour, baking soda, & pumpkin pie spice & beat until well combined.
  5. Roll dough into 1" balls.  Gently press some of the streusel topping onto the tops of the rolled dough balls.  Place them on a greased/parchment lined baking sheet & bake at 350*F for 8-10 minutes.
*Makes 3 1/2 dozen cookies.

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