2 1/4 c  All-purpose flour
     1 ts Baking soda
     1 c  Butter or margarine;
          -softened
   1/4 c  White sugar
   3/4 c  Packed brown sugar
     1 ts Vanilla
     1 pk (Small) vanilla instant
          -pudding
     2    Eggs
     2 pk Chocolate chips; (6 oz.)
          Nuts (if desired)
 Combine butter, the sugars, vanilla and pudding mix; beat until smooth and
 creamy. Beat in eggs. Gradually add flour and soda; stir in chocolate chips
 and nuts. Drop by rounded teaspoons about 2-inches apart onto ungreased
 cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes. (For chocolate
 chocolate chip cookies, use chocolate flavor instant pudding.)
                 
                 Yields       
                1 Servings