Ingredients

2 1/4 Cup flour
1 Teaspoon baking soda
1 Cup butter
1/4 Cup sugar
3/4 Cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1 Teaspoon vanilla
1 4-ounce package vanilla
instant pudding mix
2 eggs
1 12-ounce package chocolate chips
1 Cup nuts, chopped (optional)

Instructions

Mix flour with baking soda. Set aside. Combine butter, sugars, vanilla and pudding mix in a large bowl. Beat until smooth and creamy. Beat in eggs. Gradually add flour mixture. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts, if desired. Drop by rounded teaspoonful, about 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes. Makes about 7 dozen.