Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

Combine flour and baking soda; set aside. Combine butter, sugars, vanilla and pudding mix in 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 teaspoonfuls, about 2-in. apart, onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 375 degrees for 9 to 9-1/2 minutes or until browned.