French Class Chocolate Chip Cookies

Our French teacher, Kathleen, baked us these cookies for our class yesterday-- they were super soft and delicious. I asked her for the recipe and when she brought it in today I discovered (after using my French - English dictionary) what the secret ingredient was- instant vanilla pudding- YUMMY! Give them a try and ENJOY! ~ Esther

1 cup unsalted butter, melted, cooled
1 cup lightly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
102 g box instant vanilla pudding mix
2 tbsp milk
2 large eggs
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp each: baking powder, baking soda
2 cups milk chocolate chips

In large mixing bowl, using wooden spoon, mix butter and sugars until creamy. Stir in pudding mix and milk, then eggs and vanilla. Add flour, baking powder and baking soda; stir until batter is smooth. Stir in chocolate chips.

Drop batter by heaping tablespoonsful on non-stick cookie sheets (about 12 per sheet). Bake, in batches, in preheated 350F oven 12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool 10 minutes on cookie sheet. Transfer cookies to wire rack to cool completely. Store in airtight container.
Makes about 36.

Finally a New Post!!!!!!

This post is for my sister-in-law Esther and those of you who love chocolate goodies! This is a favorite snack of mine, but definitely does not fall into the "good for you" category! This is also a fun thing to make with your kids!




Puppy Chow

1 large box of Crispix Cereal
12 oz. bag of chocolate chips
1 stick margarine
1 cup peanut butter (creamy)
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Melt chips, peanut butter and margarine on medium in microwave; stir occasionally. Pour over Crispix and stir gently until coated. Pour 2 1/2 cups of powdered sugar into a large brown paper bag. Dump Crispix mix in and toss until coated well. Store in small zip lock bags. Enjoy!