Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies Recipe - Grit

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup butter or margarine, softened
• 3/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 package (4-serving size) vanilla instant pudding mix
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 eggs
• 1 package (12 ounces) chocolate chips
• 1 cup chopped nuts, optional