Chocolate Pudding Crinkle Cookies

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Combine dry pudding mix, flour and baking powder; set aside.

2. Step 2

   Microwave bittersweet chocolate and butter in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 2 min., stirring after 1 min. Stir until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is well blended.

3. Step 3

   Add brown sugar; mix well. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla. Add pudding mixture; mix well.

4. Step 4

   Refrigerate 30 min. or until dough is firm enough to easily handle.

5. Step 5

   Heat oven to 350°F. Shape dough into 34 balls, using about 1 Tbsp. dough for each ball.

6. Step 6

   Roll balls, one at a time, in powdered sugar until each ball is evenly coated on all sides with sugar.

7. Step 7

   Place, 2 inches apart, on parchment-covered baking sheets.

8. Step 8

   Bake 12 to 14 min. or until centers of cookies are set. Cool 1 min. on baking sheets. Transfer cookies to wire racks; cool completely.

   Note: A level measuring tablespoon of dough will give you evenly sized 1-inch balls. If the dough becomes sticky, return dough to refrigerator to chill until firm before continuing to roll remaining dough into balls.