Carol's Soft and Chewy Chocolate Chippies

2 &1/4 cups unsifted all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 cup butter (softened) or 1 cup margarine (softened)

1/4 cup granulated sugar

3/4 cup packed light brown sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 (4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding (I use instant pudding mix)

2 large eggs

1 (12 ounce) package chocolate chips

1 cup nuts (optional)

Directions:

Prep Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 25 mins

1. Preheat oven to 375°.

2. Mix flour with baking soda in a bowl and set aside.

3. In a large bowl, combine butter, sugars and pudding mix.

4. Beat until smooth and creamy.

5. Beat in eggs and vanilla; gradually add flour mixture.

6. Stir in chips and nuts.

7. Roll into balls and flatten slightly or drop by teaspoon full on a non greased cookie sheet.

8. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes.

 Note: You may use instant chocolate pudding instead of vanilla pudding for a chocolate chocolate chip cookie.