Softest Chocolate Chip Cookies

I made these cookies last Sunday and they were heavenly.  They had a secret ingredient- vanilla pudding mix!  It's the 1st time I have almost made the perfect cookie.  They were amazing right out of the oven.  Softest cookies ever!  This is a definite KEEP!

The Softest Chocolate Chip Cookies

• 2 1/4 cup flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup butter
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 small pkg. instant vanilla pudding mix
• 2 tsp vanilla
• 1 egg
• 1/2 pkg chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup nuts (optional)

Directions:

1. Stir baking soda, flour and salt; set aside.
2. Combine butter, sugars and pudding mix, beating until fluffy.
3. Add vanilla and egg; beat until smooth.
4. Add dry ingredients; mix well.
5. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts.
6. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes.

(Taken from Softest Chocolate Chip Cookies)