Pistachio Pudding Pancake Cookies

I had a leftover box of instant pistachio pudding mix, and I wanted to bake something. I thought: cookies. The only thing I had handy was pancake mix. Voila! These fluffy, tasty cookies were born.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Yields: 16 cookies

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups  pancake mix (I used Pioneer brand)
• 1 (3 ounce) package instant pistachio pudding mix
• 1⁄2 cup  cooking oil
• 2  eggs
• 1⁄3 cup pecans (optional)
• 1  tablespoon cinnamon
• 1  tablespoon sugar

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Combine pancake mix, pudding mix, oil, and eggs until a dough is formed. Mix in the pecans.
3. Shape into balls; I used a small ice cream scoop.
4. Mix cinnamon and sugar. Roll each ball in this mixture until well coated.
5. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet and flatten slightly with a fork.
6. Bake for 8-9 minutes at 350 degrees until bottoms are a deep golden-brown.
7. Enjoy!