Nolan's Chocolate Chip Cookies

I have found the one!  This is the only chocolate chip cookie recipe I use anymore.  It is amazing!  One of the keys to making them the best is to really mix the batter well before you add the chocolate chips.  Plus, it's versatile!  You can make a chocolate base, also, by just switching one of the ingredients.

Nolan's Chocolate Chip Cookies

From my friend, Nicole Anderson

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1 (3.5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix  **use chocolate pudding if you want a chocolate base
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 cups chocolate chips (or white for chocolate base cookies)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugars and pudding mix.  Add eggs and vanilla. Combine flour and baking soda; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Fold in chocolate chips.
3. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned.