COCOA PEBBLES PUDDING COOKIES

COCOA PEBBLES PUDDING COOKIES 1/3 cup butter, softened (about 5 tablespoons) 2 chocolate pudding snack cups, (3.25 ounces each) 1 egg 1/2 cup sugar 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups Cocoa Pebbles cereal, divided 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with silicone mats or parchment paper, and set aside. Mix butter, pudding, egg, and sugar on low speed with a mixer or vigorously by hand until well combined. Stir in flour, baking soda, and salt until all dry ingredients are incorporated. Gently stir in cereal and chocolate chips. Fill a small bowl with about a cup of cereal. Scoop balls of dough with a medium cookie scoop or a heaping tablespoon into the cereal. Roll to coat the tops of the dough balls with cereal, and place them on the prepared baking sheet two inches apart with the cereal-coated side on top. Press the dough balls down slightly to be cookie shaped. Bake in preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, until centers are set. Allow to serve before serving (with a tall glass of milk).