Chocolate Chip Cookies with a Secret Twist: The Soft, Chewy Upgrade You Never Saw Coming

2¼ cups (280g) all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking soda

½ tsp salt

1 cup (2 sticks / 226g) unsalted butter, softened (room temp is key!)

¾ cup (150g) brown sugar, packed

¼ cup (50g) white granulated sugar

1 (3.4 oz) box instant pudding mix (vanilla is classic; butterscotch = next-level richness)

2 large eggs, room temperature

1 tsp vanilla extract

2 cups (340g) semisweet chocolate chips

Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts, pecans, or toffee bits for crunch

That’s it.

No fancy tools. No hours of work. Just real ingredients, one secret twist.

👩‍🍳 How to Make Them: Step-by-Step, Soul-Warmingly

Let’s bake these like we’re sharing a quiet kitchen moment—oven humming, dough in hand, joy rising.

Step 1: Prep & Preheat

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats (no sticking, easy cleanup!)

Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients

In a bowl, whisk together:

Flour

Baking soda

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