2 1/4 c. unsifted all purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. butter, softened
1/4 c. granulated sugar
3/4 c. firmly packed light brown sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 pkg. (4 serving size) Jello brand vanilla flavor INSTANT pudding and pie filling
2 eggs
1 pkg. (12 oz.) chocolate chips
1 c. chopped nuts (optional)

Mix flour with baking soda. Combine butter, the 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 measuring teaspoonfulls, about 2 inches apart, onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes. Makes about 7 dozen. For chocolate chocolate chip cookies, use chocolate flavor INSTANT pudding.