Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies

When I worked for the Seminary First Lady, one of my job responsibilities was to make cookies that would always be available for any visitor that stopped by her house. People were always in and out of the house so we went through LOTS of cookies. The cookie recipe that I used was from my Mamaw Carroll so you know it has to be good! Here it is!

Ingredients:
2 eggs
2 1/2 cups flour
1/8 t. salt
1 t. baking soda
1 cup butter (softened)
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 (4oz.) pkg of instant vanilla pudding
1 tsp. vanilla
chocolate chips
chopped nuts (optional...I never put these in!!)

Instructions:
Mix flour, salt, baking soda-set aside. Combine butter, sugar, pudding mix and vanilla. Beat until smooth and creamy. Stir in beaten eggs. Gradually add flour mixture then stir in chips and nuts. Roll into small balls and place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 350 for 8-10 minutes. Keep a watch on them - every oven is different!!
Makes about 3 dozen cookies.
*If you double this recipe the cookies will still taste good but they do not taste the same or look as pretty.