Here is a great recipe for the classic chocolate chip cookie. The secret ingredient is in the pudding ...

3 cups flour
1 tbsp baking soda
1 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 package vanilla instant pudding
2 eggs
1 package (12 oz.) chocolate chips

* Cream the butter and sugars, then ass the vanilla pudding mix and beat until well blended.

* Mix in eggs.

* Add the baking soda and flour (gradually).

* Stir in chocolate chips (and 1 cup nuts if desired).

* Use approximately 1/3 cup per cookie, press down until about 1/2" thick.

* Bake at 350 degress (330 for non stick) for about 11 minutes, watching until they are just set. Let stand for a few minutes before taking them off the cookie sheet.