Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies

This is a little twist on a classic cookie.  The texture of these is unlike any other cookie I have every had. It is chewier and softer then other recipes.  I am not sure whats in pudding mix, but I can tell you its good in cookies.  Who Knew.   

Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies - Adapted from Lovin' From The Oven

Yield: 3-4 Dozen

Ingredients:

1 Cup Unsalted Butter, 2 Sticks, room temperature

3/4 Cup Brown Sugar

1/4 Cup Sugar

2 Eggs

1 1/2 Teaspoon Vanilla

2 1/4 Cup Flour

1 Package of Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix (3.4oz)

1 Teaspoon Baking Soda

1 Teaspoon Salt

1 3/4 Cup Chocolate Chips

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Cream the butter and sugars together until creamy and fluffy.  Add the eggs and vanilla and mix until combine.
3. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, dry pudding mix, baking soda, and salt.   Add to the wet ingredients and mix just until combine.
4. Add the chocolate chips and mix a little more.
5. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon size scoop, place dough on prepared cookie sheet.
6. Bake cookies 11-12 minutes or until lightly golden brown.  Let cool for 5 minutes before moving to a cooling rack. These cookies will stay yummy for a for days in a Tupperware!
7. Enjoy!!