Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

• 2 1/4 c. unsifted all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1 c. softened margarine
• 1/4 c. granulated sugar
• 3/4 c. firmly packed brown sugar
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1 pkg. (small) Jell-O brand vanilla instant pudding
• 2 eggs
• 1 (12 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips
• 1 c. chopped nuts (optional)

1. Mix flour with baking soda.
2. Combine butter, sugars, vanilla and pudding in a large mixer bowl; beat until smooth and creamy. Beat in eggs.
3. Gradually add flour mixture, then stir in chips and nuts.
4. (Batter will be stiff.)
5. Drop by teaspoonfuls (2 inches apart) on ungreased baking sheets.
6. Bake at 375u0b0 for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges begin to turn brown.
7. Do not overbake. Makes about 7 dozen.

flour, baking soda, margarine, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, vanilla instant pudding, eggs, chocolate chips, nuts

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=231913 (may not work)