Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies
["2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour", "1 tsp. baking soda", "1 c. softened butter", "1/4 c. white sugar", "3/4 c. brown sugar", "1 tsp. vanilla", "1 (4 oz.) pkg. instant vanilla pudding (dry)", "2 eggs", "1 (12 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips", "1 c. nuts (optional)"]
["Mix flour and baking soda.", "Mix butter, sugars, vanilla and pudding.", "Beat until smooth.", "Beat in eggs gradually.", "Batter will be stiff.", "Stir in chocolate chips.", "Bake at 375\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes.", "Makes about 5 dozen."]
["all-purpose", "baking soda", "butter", "white sugar", "brown sugar", "vanilla", "instant vanilla pudding", "eggs", "chocolate chips", "nuts"]