Chocolate Chip Cookies

• 2 1/4 c. flour
• 2 tsp. baking soda
• 1 c. butter or margarine, softened
• 1/4 c. granulated sugar
• 3/4 c. brown sugar
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1 (3 1/2 oz.) pkg. vanilla flavor instant pudding
• 2 eggs
• 1 (12 oz.) pkg. semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 c. chopped walnuts (optional)

1. Combine flour and baking soda; set aside.
2. Combine butter, sugars, vanilla and pudding mix in a large mixer bowl; beat until smooth and creamy. Beat in eggs.
3. Gradually add flour mixture. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts (batter will be stiff). Drop by heaping teaspoonful about 2-inches apart onto greased cookie sheets.
4. Bake at 375u0b0 for 9 to 9 1/2 minutes or until browned. Yields 4 1/2 dozen cookies, 2 1/2-inches in diameter.

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Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=979725 (may not work)