My Best Friend's Chocolate Chip Cookies

Submitted by YungB

"I like these because they bake up crispy and soft at the same time. They have these pockets in the cookies that are just so good."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 4 dozens

ingredients

• 2 1⁄4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 (3 1/3 ounce) package instant white chocolate pudding mix
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 3⁄4 cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. Stir together the flour, baking soda, salt and instant pudding powder; set aside.
3. In a medium bowl, cream together the butter, white sugar and brown sugar until smooth.
4. Blend in the eggs and vanilla. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just blended.
5. Stir in the chocolate chips by hand using a wooden spoon. Scoop cookies using an ice cream scoop or by heaping tablespoons. Place cookies at least 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
6. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until lightly golden. Cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.