2 1/4 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. butter, softened
1/4 c. granulated sugar
3/4 c. brown sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 (3 1/2 oz.) pkg. vanilla flavor instant pudding
2 eggs
1 (12 oz.) pkg. semi sweet chocolate chips
1 c. chopped walnuts (opt.)

Combine flour and baking soda; set aside. Combine butter, sugars, vanilla and pudding mix in large mixer bowl; beat until smooth and creamy. Beat in eggs; gradually add flour mixture. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts (batter will be stiff). Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls about 2" apart, onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 375 degrees for 9 to 9 1/2 minutes until browned. Yield: 4 to 4 1/2 dozen. These stay soft until the last cookie is eaten.