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Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup sugar
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup finely chopped walnuts

In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar, until light and
fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

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Beat in pudding mix and vanilla. Combine flour and baking soda;
gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in chocolate
chips and walnuts (dough will be stiff). Drop by rounded
teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at
350° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire
racks to cool. *Editor's Note: One 3.9-ounce package of
instant chocolate pudding mix may be substituted for the vanilla
pudding mix.

Yield: 9-1/2 dozen.