Makes 6 dozen cookies
SOFT CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 cups butter or margarine
1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
2 (4 serving) packages of instant pudding (any flavor)
4 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups semisweet chocolate chips
2 cups chopped nuts (optional)
Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2. Sift together the flour and baking soda, set aside. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar and white sugar. Stir in the instant pudding until blended. Then stir in the eggs and vanilla. Add the dry ingredients and mix well. Finally, stir in the chocolate chips and nuts.

3. Drop cookies by rounded spoonfuls onto unprepared cookie sheets. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven. Edges should be golden brown

These are the best cookies I have ever made they are so soft. I normally use vanilla flavored pudding.