Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- First things first, let's get that oven preheating to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). While it's warming up, give two baking sheets a light greasing so our cookies don't stick.
- In a large bowl, grab your electric mixer and beat together the softened butter, brown sugar, and white sugar. You want to beat them until they're wonderfully creamy and smooth.
- Now, add the instant vanilla pudding mix and beat again until it's well incorporated. This step is key for that tender cookie texture!
- Time for the wet ingredients! Add in your eggs and that special teaspoon of root beer concentrate. Stir everything together until it's just combined.
- Gradually add in your all-purpose flour and baking soda. Mix until just combined – we don't want to overmix!
- Finally, gently fold in your white chocolate chips. If you're feeling extra adventurous, you can always add a few more!
- Now, using a spoonful (or a cookie scoop for uniformity!), drop mounds of dough about 2 inches apart onto your prepared baking sheets. They'll spread a bit while baking.
- Pop those baking sheets into the preheated oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are a beautiful golden brown. Keep an eye on them, as ovens can be a little different!
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. The aroma will be irresistible!
Notes
Want to put your own spin on these cookies? I love that! Here are a few ideas:
- Chocolate Chips: If white chocolate isn't your favorite, feel free to swap them out for milk chocolate or dark chocolate chips. You could even use mini chocolate chips for a different texture.
- Root Beer Flavor: If you can't find root beer concentrate, some people have had success using a bit of root beer extract, but always start with a small amount and taste as you go!
- Toppings: After baking, while the cookies are still warm, you could sprinkle a few extra white chocolate chips on top to melt, or even a drizzle of melted chocolate.
- A Touch of Creaminess: For an extra special treat, consider topping these cooled cookies with a simple swirl of cream cheese frosting, like this delicious strawberry cream cheese frosting.
- Don't Overmix: Once you add the flour, mix only until it's just combined. Overmixing can lead to tough cookies.
- Room Temperature Ingredients: Using softened butter and room temperature eggs helps everything blend together smoothly for a better cookie texture.
- Consistent Baking Time: Keep an eye on the first batch of cookies. They will be your guide for how long to bake the rest.
- Prep Ahead: You can absolutely make the cookie dough ahead of time! Just cover it tightly and refrigerate it for up to 2-3 days. When you're ready to bake, let it sit at room temperature for about 15-20 minutes until it's scoopable.