4 1/2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 c. butter
1 c. shortening
1 c. white sugar
1 c. brown sugar
2 (4 oz.) pkgs. instant pudding mix
2 tsp. vanilla
4 eggs
1 (12 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips
1 c. nuts, chopped (if desired)

Cream shortenings and sugars; add pudding and beat until smooth and creamy. Beat in eggs, gradually add flour, soda and vanilla. Stir in chips and nuts. Butter will be stiff. Drop by teaspoon on to ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes.

Can use butter pecan, butterscotch, chocolate, chocolate fudge, French vanilla or vanilla.