Award Winning Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). (5 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda. Set aside. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the instant vanilla pudding mix until fully incorporated. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Fold in the chocolate chips and walnuts (if using). (2 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Drop by rounded tablespoons onto ungreased cookie sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 12 mins Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set. For even baking, rotate the cookie sheets halfway through baking. (12 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. (10 minutes)