CHOCOLATE PUDDING COOKIES 2
2 1/4 c. flour
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1 c. butter or margarine
1/4 c. white sugar
3/4 c. brown sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 sm. pkg. vanilla instant pudding
2 eggs
1 pkg. (12 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate
chips
1 c. nuts (optional)
Mix dry ingredients including dry pudding mix together in bowl. Set aside. Mix butter, eggs and vanilla; beat well. Add dry ingredient mixture to the butter, eggs and vanilla. Stir until blended. Add chocolate chips and nuts. Drop on ungreased cookie sheet and bake. Watch carefully so as not to overbake. Temperature: 350-375 degrees. Time: 10 minutes (lightly brown). Serves: 3-4 dozen cookies. Note: Cookies are similar to Toll House Cookies but are fluffier.