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Instructions
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In a large bowl using an electric handheld mixer on medium speed, cream together the butter, brown sugar, white sugar, and vanilla pudding mix. Add the egg, honey, and vanilla extract and continue beating on high speed until fluffy.
2
Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add to the butter mixture and mix on low speed just until all the flour mixture is incorporated. Cover the cookie dough and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
3
Preheat the oven to 350℉. Line baking sheet(s) with parchment paper. Mix the ¼ cup of white sugar and the cinnamon.
4
Form chilled cookie dough into balls, using about 1 ½ tablespoons of dough per cookie, rolling between your hands to make it smooth. Roll each in cinnamon sugar mixture to coat before placing on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie for spreading room.
5
Bake cookies, one pan at a time, in the preheated oven for 8-11 minutes or until slightly golden around the edges. Let cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to finish cooling. Finish baking the remaining cookies. Enjoy!
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Use Instant Vanilla Pudding as a Moisture Secret 🥛The vanilla pudding powder adds extra moisture and richness while replacing cream of tartar, ensuring your cookies stay soft inside even after cooling completely.
- Chill Dough Before Rolling in Cinnamon Sugar 🧊Refrigerate your dough for at least 30 minutes so it's firm enough to roll in the cinnamon-sugar mixture without sticking, creating better coating adhesion.
- Brown Sugar Adds Critical Chewiness 🍯Use fresh, properly stored brown sugar and don't pack it too tightly when measuring—this ensures optimal moisture content for that signature soft, chewy texture throughout.
- Bake Slightly Underdone for Perfect Texture 🍪Remove cookies from the oven when the edges are set but the centers still look slightly soft—they'll continue cooking on the hot baking sheet for the ideal crispy-outside, soft-inside balance.
- Honey Replaces Acidity for Tender Crumb 🍯The liquid honey acts as a tenderizing agent in place of cream of tartar, so don't skip it or substitute with dry sweeteners as it affects both flavor and texture development.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Vegetarian
Low-Cholesterol
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