Thursday, February 26, 2026

Vanilla Blueberry Cake

15.25 oz Pillsbury creamy vanilla cake mix

1 c. water

1/2 c. oil

3 eggs

1 can blueberry pie filling

whipped cream

fresh blueberries

Preheat oven to 350. Spray 9x13 pan. Prepare cake mix as directed on box. Pour into pan. Add pie filling. Filling will sink to the bottom when baking. Bake 35-40 minutes. Top with whipped cream and fresh blueberries to serve.

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Pistachio Pudding Cookies

3/4 c. butter, softened

1/2 c. brown sugar

1/2 c. sugar

1 egg

1 t. vanilla extract*

1 3/4 c. SR flour

3.4 oz. box dry pistachio instant pudding mix**

1 c. white or milk chocolate chips

1/2 c. chopped pistachios, optional

Preheat oven to 350. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Cream together butter, brown sugar & sugar until light in color and fluffy (about 2 minutes). Scrape down sides of bowl. Add egg and extract. Mix in well. Add flour and pudding mix. Mix until soft dough forms. Fold in chips until evenly dispersed. Portion out 3 T. dough. Press the top of each cookie dough ball into chopped pistachios, if using. Press more white chocolate chips on top if desired. Bake at 350 degrees 7-9 min until tops aren't glossy. Allow to cool for 5 minutes. Store in an airtight container. Very soft and yummy!

*I like using almond extract with pistachio pudding mix

**cook and serve pudding mix can also be used instead

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After baking: 


Cake and Pudding Mix Cookies

15.25 oz. white or vanilla cake mix

3.4 oz. instant pudding mix*, any flavor

1 stick butter, melted

2 eggs

1 t. vanilla or other extract**

1 c. white chocolate chips

food coloring, if needed

water, if batter too stiff

Combine all ingredients except chips. Add chips, or just place on top of dough balls before baking, food coloring, if needed. Place water a little at a time if batter is too stiff. Place dough balls on parchment paper lined baking sheets. Bake at 350 for 10-15 minutes only. Remove from oven and cool 2 minutes. Very soft and delicious!

*can also use cook and serve pudding instead of instant if that's the only way you can find the flavor you desire.

**I like using almond extract with pistachio pudding mix. I added a little green food coloring to the dough before I baked the cookies. These would be festive at Christmas with red sprinkles added.