Ingredients

• 2  & 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 (3.9 oz) box instant chocolate pudding mix
• 1 teaspoon. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 teaspoon white distilled vinegar
• 1 & 1/2  tablespoon red food coloring
• 1 (12 oz.) bag of dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 (3 oz.) bag of dried cranberries

Directions

1. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Preheat oven to 350*.
2. Mix together flour, pudding mix, baking soda and salt, set aside.
3. Cream butter and sugars using an electric mixer; add eggs, vanilla, vinegar and food coloring.
4. Gradually add flour mixture until combined.
5. Fold in the chocolate chips and cranberries.
6. Roll dough into 1 & 1/2 inch balls, place 2 inches apart on baking sheets.
7. Bake for 10 minutes, cool for 5 minutes then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
8. Store in an airtight container.