Always Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup butter
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 (3 ounce) box instant vanilla pudding
• 2 eggs
• 12 ounces chocolate chips
• 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   In small bowl, combine flour and baking soda; set aside.

2. 2

   In large bowl beat butter, sugars, vanilla and pudding until creamy.

3. 3

   Beat in eggs.

4. 4

   Gradually add flour mixture, and beat until combined.

5. 5

   Stir in chocolate chips and nuts (if desired).

6. 6

   Drop by rounded teaspoons onto ungreased baking sheet.

7. 7

   Bake at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are golden brown.

8. 8

   Cool on baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to cooling rack.