Pudding Cookies

This recipe was from a holiday cookie cookbook. I made them using chocolate pudding.  The pudding is not overwhelming in these cookies.  They were easy to make and baked up very nicely.  The cookies turned out  soft and chewy.

1          cup butter; softened

1          cup canola oil

1          cup sugar

1          cup confectioners’ sugar

2          eggs

1          teaspoon vanilla extract

1          3.4 ounce package instant pudding

4          cups all-purpose flour

1          teaspoon cream of tartar

1          teaspoon baking soda

1. In a large bowl, cream butter, oil and sugars until light and fluffy.  Beat in eggs, vanilla and dry pudding mix.  Combine the flour, cream of tartar and baking soda; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well.

2.  Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with a glass dipped in sugar.

3.  Bake at 350˚ for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.