Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies

This is a family favorite and I finally felt like posting about it. 

2 1/4 cup Flour                           1 tsp vanilla

1 tsp baking soda                        1 pkg (3 1/2oz) vanilla instant pudding

1 cup butter, softened                  2 eggs     

1/4 cup sugar                              1 pkg (12 oz) semi-sweet choc. chips

3/4 cup brown sugar                   1 cup chopped nuts, optional

Combine flour & baking soda; set aside. Combine butter, sugars, vanilla & pudding mix in large mixer bowls; beat until smooth & creamy. Beat in eggs; gradually add flour mixture. Stir in chocolate chips & nuts. Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 375 9-9 1/2 minutes. 

I have also tried chocolate pudding mix instead of vanilla. The chocolate pudding still tastes delicious, but I prefer the original recipe.