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. 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.

Printed from tasteofhome.com Oct 14, 2008

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