Sour Patch Kids Cookies
These Sour Patch Kids cookies are the perfect mix of soft and sweet! The sourness tones down a lot after baking and the cookies have a nice fruity taste. I know they sound strange, but everyone that tries them has been pleasantly surprised!
Servings 30 Cookies
Calories 159kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened i.e. 2 sticks
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 package instant vanilla pudding 4 serving size
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- 2 ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup Sour Patch Kids (cut ¾ cup of the gummies in half to add into the dough and reserve 1/4 cup to press into the top after baking)
Instructions
- Use a knife to cut the Sour Patch Kids (1 cup) in half. Set aside.
- Beat softened butter (1 cup, i.e. 2 sticks), granulated sugar (¼ cup), and light brown sugar (¾ cup) together for about 30 seconds until combined.
- Add vanilla extract (1 teaspoon), instant vanilla pudding (1 - 4 serving size package), baking soda (1 teaspoon), and eggs (3 large). Mix together, then slowly add cornstarch (1 tablespoon) and all-purpose flour (2 ½ cups). Once flour disappears, add in ¾ cup of the cut-up Sour Patch Kids and mix until combined.
- Use a 2-tablespoon sized cookie scoop to scoop dough onto parchment lined baking sheet. Use your hands to roll each scoop into a ball.
- Bake at 350℉ for 9-11 minutes.
- For presentation purposes, press the remaining ¼ cup of Sour Patch Kids into the top of the baked cookies immediately after removing from the oven.
Nutrition
Calories: 159kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 123mg | Potassium: 32mg | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 265IU | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.8mg
