Kris Kringle's Pudding Cookies

YIELDS: 48 cookies

COOK TIME: 12 Min

There's a rumor being shared around the North Pole that these cookies might just be ol' Kris Kringles' favorite kind. You see, Kris Kringle's Pudding Cookies combine two holiday flavors that he really loves, pistachio and mint!

What You'll Need

2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup (1-1/2 sticks) butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup light brown sugar
1 (3.4-ounce) package instant pistachio pudding mix
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cup creme de menthe baking chips
colored sugar crystal for sprinkling (optional)

What to Do

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat baking sheets with cooking spray.
In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
In a large bowl, beat with an electric mixer, butter, sugars, and pudding mix until fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Add flour mixture and mix well. Stir in baking chips.
Drop mixture by teaspoonfuls onto baking sheets. Sprinkle with decorative sugar if desired. Bake 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned around edges. Remove to a wire rack to cool completely.