Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. butter or margarine, softened
1/4 c. sugar
3/4 c. packed brown sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
3 1/2 oz. instant vanilla pudding
2 eggs
1 c. chopped nuts (optional)

Preparation

Combine flour and baking soda; set aside.
Combine butter, sugars, vanilla and pudding mix in large mixing bowl; beat until smooth and creamy.
Beat in eggs; gradually add flour mixture. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts (batter will be stiff).
Drop onto ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 9 to 9 1/2 minutes or until browned.
Yield:
4 1/2 dozen.