2 1/4 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. butter, softened
1/4 c. sugar
3/4 c. brown sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 (3 1/2 oz.) pkg. vanilla instant pudding
2 eggs
1 (12 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips
1 c. chopped walnuts

Combine batter, sugars, vanilla and pudding mix in large mixer bowl. Beat until smooth and creamy. Beat in eggs. Combine flour and soda and gradually add to sugar mixture. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts. Batter will be stiff. Drop by teaspoons about 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for about 9 minutes. 4-5 dozen cookies.

VARIATION: Butterscotch pudding and butterscotch chips are good or use chocolate pudding and peanut butter chips.