2 1/4 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. butter
1/4 c. sugar
3/4 c. brown sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 (4 oz.) pkg. vanilla pudding
2 eggs
12 oz. chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cream butter and sugars. Add eggs and vanilla; mix until blended. Add dry ingredients and mix on low speed until dough has formed. Add chocolate chips, stir until chips are distributed evenly. Drop dough by rounded tablespoons onto ungreased baking sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes. About 4 dozen.