2 1/4 c. of all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. butter, softened
1/4 c. sugar
3/4 c. firmly packed light brown sugar
1 (4 serving size) pkg. Jello chocolate or vanilla instant pudding mix
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
1 (12 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips
1 c. chopped nuts (optional)

Mix flour with baking soda. Combine butter, the sugars, pudding mix and vanilla in a large bowl; beat until smooth and creamy. Beat in eggs. Gradually add flour mixture; stir in chips and nuts (batter w ill be stiff). Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet, about 2 inches apart. Bake at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes. Makes about 5 dozen.