3 1/3 c. unsifted all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 c. butter, softened
1 c. firmly packed light brown sugar
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1 pkg. (6 serving size) Jello butter pecan instant pudding & pie filling
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
3 eggs
3 c. chocolate chips
1 1/2 c. chopped nuts (opt.)

Or chocolate fudge or vanilla flavor instant pudding mix.

Mix flour with baking soda. Combine butter, sugar, pudding mix and vanilla in a large mixer bowl; beat until smooth and creamy. Beat in eggs. Gradually add flour mixture; then stir in chips and nuts. (Batter will be stiff.) Drop by rounding measuring teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets about 2" apart. Bake at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes.