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

Mix flour with soda. Combine shortenings, sugars, vanilla and pudding and mix well. Beat until smooth and creamy. Beat in eggs and gradually add flour mixture. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts. The batter will be stiff. Bake at 350 to 375 degrees for 10 minutes.