Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies

recipe make about 3 dozen

2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cups butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
1 3.9 ounce pkg instant vanilla pudding mix
2 cups chocolate chips

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside. Using a mixer, cream the butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla and blend well. Add the pudding mix and mix until creamy and smooth. Make sure to use your spatula and scrape down the sides of the bowl often. Slowly add the dry ingredients just until blended. Fold in the chocolate chips. Bake at 350 degrees for about 8-10 minutes or just until light and golden. Do not over bake.