Chewy Gooey Chocolate Chip Cookies

Are you in search of a chocolate chip cookie recipe where the cookies stay soft and chewy? If so, you are in the right place. My family, friends, and I love chewy gooey cookies. This recipe is just that.

Ingredients: 

•  2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 cup softened unsalted butter
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1 package vanilla pudding mix (instant 3.4 oz pkg)
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2-3 cups semi sweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

* you can also add M&M's or other types of candy chips

Directions:

1.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees F, that's (175 degrees C). Sift together the flour and baking soda and set it aside.
2.  In a separate bowl, cream together the brown sugar, white sugar, and butter. 
3. Add the instant pudding mix until blended
4. Stir in the eggs and vanilla
5. Add this mixture to the flour mixture that was set aside
6. Stir in the chocolate chips and nuts or candies if any.
7. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets
8. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Edges should just be turning golden brown.
9. Let sit for about 5 minutes after taking them out of the oven.

*This recipe makes about 3 dozen cookies

Enjoy!!!