Chocolate Chip Cookies

INGREDIENTS AND DIRECTIONS:

1 c. butter
1/4 c. granulated sugar
3/4 c. packed light brown sugar
1 (4 oz.) pkg. INSTANT vanilla pudding

Cream together in large mixer bowl.

Add:

2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract

Beat until smooth and creamy.

Mix:

2 1/4 c. unsifted flour
1 tsp. baking soda

Add:

1 1/4 c. flour mixture to creamy batter and blend

Add:

12 oz. chocolate chips
Balance of flour mixture (1 c.)

Just stir until blended.

Put dough mixture in glass or ceramic dish in refrigerator (cover with Saran Wrap and aluminum foil) until ready to use. Drop by teaspoon about 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees about 5-10 minutes or until lightly brown. While still barely warm, put in plastic container (lined with plastic wrap) and keep lid on).