Carol's Soft and Chewy Chocolate Chippies

http://diycraftsrecipes.com/carols-soft-and-chewy-chocolate-chippies/

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Yields: 60 cookies

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄4 cups  sunsifted 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
• 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.