Chocolate Chip Cookies
["2 1/4 c. flour", "1 tsp. baking soda", "1 c. butter, softened", "1/4 c. sugar", "3/4 c. brown sugar", "1 tsp. vanilla", "1 pkg. chocolate flavor pudding", "2 eggs", "1 (12 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips", "1 c. chopped nuts (optional)"]
["Mix flour with baking soda.", "Combine butter, the sugars, vanilla and pudding mix in large mixer bowl; beat until smooth and creamy.", "Beat in eggs.", "Gradually stir in chips and nuts.", "Batter will be stiff.", "Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls about 2 inches apart, onto ungreased baking sheet.", "Bake at 375\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes."]
["flour", "baking soda", "butter", "sugar", "brown sugar", "vanilla", "chocolate flavor", "eggs", "chocolate chips", "nuts"]