Chocolate

Ingredients

3 3/8 c all purpose flour
1 1/2 ts baking soda
1 1/2 c margarine
1/2 c sugar
1 c packed brown sugar
1 chocolate pudding mix
3 eggs
1 1/2 ts vanilla extract
2 1/2 c chocolate chips
1 1/2 c nuts
1 recipe by jo anne merrill

Instructions

* You can use either vanilla or chocolate pudding mix. Mix flour with baking soda. Combine margarine, sugars, pudding mix and vanilla in a large bowl. Beat until smooth and creamy; beat in eggs. Gradually add flour mixture, mixing well. Gently fold in chips and nuts. (Batter will be stiff.) Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets about 2 inches apart. Bake at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes. ----