CHOCOLATE CHIP PUDDING COOKIES

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup unsalted butter,

   room temperature 

3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix

2 large eggs 

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Mix flour, baking soda and salt in a bowl; set aside. In a second bowl, mix butter, brown sugar, sugar, eggs and vanilla until smooth; add vanilla pudding and mix. Slowly mix in dry ingredients from the first bowl into the second bowl. Fold in the chocolate chips. Bake 10-12 minutes at 350 degrees.