Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 1/3 c. unsifted flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 c. butter, softened
1 c. firmly packed light brown sugar
1/2 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
3 eggs
1 1/2 c. chopped nuts (optional)
1 (6 serving size) pkg. instant pudding (butter pecan, chocolate, chocolate fudge or vanilla flavor)
3 c. chocolate chips or M&M's

Preparation

Mix flour with baking soda.
Combine butter, sugars, pudding mix and vanilla in large bowl.
Beat until smooth and creamy. Beat in eggs.
Gradually add flour mixture, then stir in chips and nuts.
Batter will be stiff.
Drop by rounded measuring teaspoon onto sheets, about 2 inches apart.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes.
Makes about 10 dozen.