Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies
["3 1/2 c. flour (unsifted)", "1 1/2 tsp. baking soda", "1 1/2 c. butter or margarine, softened", "1 c. light brown sugar, firmly packed", "1/2 c. granulated sugar", "1 (6 serving size) pkg. Jell-O brand instant pudding (pecan, chocolate or vanilla flavor)", "1 1/2 tsp. vanilla", "3 eggs", "1 1/2 c. chopped nuts (optional)", "3 c. chocolate chips"]
["Mix flour with baking soda.", "Combine butter, sugars, pudding mix and vanilla in a large mixer bowl; beat until smooth and creamy.", "Beat in eggs.", "Gradually add flour mixture.", "Stir in chips and nuts.", "(Batter will be stiff.) Drop by rounded teaspoons onto ungreased baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.", "Bake at 375\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes.", "Makes about 10 dozen."]
["flour", "baking soda", "butter", "light brown sugar", "sugar", "pecan", "vanilla", "eggs", "nuts", "chocolate chips"]