Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350ºF.
2. Using a stand mixer, whisk until creamed (light yellow in color):
• 1 cup butter, unsalted , softened
• ³/₄ cup brown sugar, light
• ¹/₄ cup granulated sugar
3. Mix in until well blended:
• 3 ¹/₂ oz box of vanilla instant pudding mix
4. Stir in:
• 2 eggs, large
• 1 TBS vanilla extract
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together:
• 2 ¹/₄ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ¹/₈ tsp salt
6. In batches, mix dry ingredients into wet until fully incorporated.
7. Using a scraper, fold in:
• 2 cup chocolate chips, semi-sweet
• 1 cup walnuts , chopped (optional)
8. Drop cookies by rounded spoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheet or line baking sheet with parchment paper for easy removal.
9. Bake for 10-12 mins, or until golden brown.
10. Let cookies rest in the baking sheet for one minute, then using a spatula place onto a cooling rack to cool completely.