Soft and Chewy Chocolate Chippies

Ingredients:

• 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:

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.