2 1/4 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. butter, softened
1/4 c. sugar
3/4 c. packed brown sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 pkg. (4 serving size) Jello instant pudding (vanilla)
2 eggs
1 pkg. (12 oz.) chocolate chips
1 c. chopped nuts

Mix flour with baking soda. Combine butter, sugars, vanilla and pudding mix in 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 rounded teaspoonfuls, about 2 inches apart, onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes. Makes about 7 dozen.

For Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies - substitute chocolate flavor instant pudding.