Chocolate Chip Cookies

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 (3 1/2 ounce) box vanilla instant pudding
1 (12 ounce) package semisweet chocolate chips

Combine flour and baking soda; set aside.

Combine butter, sugars, vanilla extract and pudding mix in large mixing bowl; beat until smooth and creamy. Beat in eggs, then gradually add flour mixture. Stir in chocolate chips (batter will be stiff). Drop by heaping teaspoonful, about 2 inches apart, onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 375 degrees F for 9 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned.

Yields 4 1/2 dozen.