2 1/4 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. butter
1/4 c. granulated sugar
3/4 c. brown sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
1 pkg. instant pudding
1 pkg. chocolate chips
1 c. nuts (optional)

Mix flour and baking soda. Cream butter, sugars, vanilla. Add eggs, gradually add flour mixture then stir in chips and nuts. Batter will be stiff. Drop onto ungreased cookie sheet and bake at 375°F for 8-10 minutes. For chocolate lovers, use Chocolate flavored instant pudding.