Pudding Cookies

I got this recipe from Christmas Gifts of Good Taste - Leisure Arts. It is a family favorite.

• Ready In: 21 mins
• Yields: 48 cookies

Ingredients

• 1  cup butter or 1  cup margarine, softened
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1⁄2 cup  firmly packed brown sugar
• 2  eggs
• 2  teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt

• Chocolate Pudding Cookies:

• 1 (4ounce) box chocolate instant pudding
• 1 (6 ounce) package  semi-sweet chocolate chips

• Butterscotch Pudding Cookies:

• 1 (3 1/2ounce) box instant butterscotch pudding mix
• 1 (7 1/2ounce) package  almond brickle chips

• Lemon Pudding Cookies:

• 1 (3 1/2ounce) box instant lemon pudding mix
• 1 (10 ounce) package  raspberry-flavored  semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until fluffy.
3. Add eggs and vanilla; beat until smooth.
4. In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt, and ingredients from one of the variations.
5. Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture; stir until a soft dough forms.
6. Drop by Tablespoonfuls onto a lightly greased baking sheet.
7. Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned.
8. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool Store in an airtight container.