CHOCOLATE CHIP PUDDING COOKIES
3 1/3 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 c. butter, softened
1 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1 lg. vanilla or chocolate instant
pudding
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
3 eggs
1 (12 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips
1 1/2 c. nuts, chopped (optional)
Mix flour with soda. Combine butter, sugars, pudding mix and vanilla in a large bowl. Beat until creamy. Beat in eggs. Gradually add flour mix. Stir in chips and nuts. (Batter will be stiff.) Drop by spoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes. Batter may be frozen to use half now and half later.