Chocolate Chip Cookies
["2 1/4 c. flour", "2 tsp. baking soda", "1 c. butter or margarine, softened", "1/4 c. granulated sugar", "3/4 c. brown sugar", "1 tsp. vanilla", "1 (3 1/2 oz.) pkg. vanilla flavor instant pudding", "2 eggs", "1 (12 oz.) pkg. semi-sweet chocolate chips", "1 c. chopped walnuts (optional)"]
["Combine flour and baking soda; set aside.", "Combine butter, sugars, vanilla and pudding mix in a large mixer bowl; beat until smooth and creamy. Beat in eggs.", "Gradually add flour mixture. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts (batter will be stiff). Drop by heaping teaspoonful about 2-inches apart onto greased cookie sheets.", "Bake at 375\u00b0 for 9 to 9 1/2 minutes or until browned. Yields 4 1/2 dozen cookies, 2 1/2-inches in diameter."]
["flour", "baking soda", "butter", "granulated sugar", "brown sugar", "vanilla", "vanilla flavor", "eggs", "semi-sweet chocolate chips", "walnuts"]