1 c. softened butter
1/2 c. white sugar
1/2 c. brown sugar, packed
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs, beaten
1 (3.4 oz.) pkg. chocolate instant pudding

Sift together:

1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
2 1/4 c. flour

Add:

1/2 c. chopped walnuts
1 1/2 c. peanut butter chips

Cream butter and sugars together well; add vanilla, pudding and eggs; beat again; gradually add flour, soda, salt mixture and beat, then chips and nuts. Drop by teaspoon about 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes at 375 degrees. Let cool a few minutes before removing to rack. Makes about 5 dozen.

DIETITIAN'S NOTE:

The sugar content and calories of this recipe can be lowered by using sugar free pudding and a sugar substitute which works for baking, Sweet One. 1/4 cup egg substitute can be used instead of eggs.