Sprinkle Pudding Cookies

1: Mix together the butter and sugar(s).

2: Add the eggs and vanilla, and mix for 3 minutes until fluffy.

3: Add the vanilla pudding mix, baking soda, salt, and flour - mix until JUST combined.

4: Pour in the sprinkles and mix to distribute them throughout the dough.

5: Using a cookie scoop, scoop 1.5 tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper - top with extra sprinkles.

6: Bake at 350°F for 13 minutes, take the trays out and tap the tray 3 times to flatten the middle of the cookie slightly.

7: Return to the oven for up to 5 minutes, until edges are set, and tops are barely golden and not shiny/wet. Start checking at the 3-minute mark.

8: Tap the cookies one last time if the centers are puffy to flatten them slightly.

9: Don't over-bake; they'll set more as they cool.

10: Sprinkle with maldon sea salt (optional) and let cool on a wire rack.