My Famous Chocolate Chip Cookies

INGREDIENTS

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks, 1/2 pound) butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated [white] sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 eggs
2 cups (12-ounce package) Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels
1 small package of instant vanilla pudding


DIRECTIONS

Combine flour, baking soda, salt, and vanilla pudding in small bowl
Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla in large mixer bowl
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition
Gradually beat in flour mixture
Stir in morsels
Drop by rounded tablespoon onto foil-lined* baking sheets
BAKE in preheated 340-degree oven for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown
Let stand for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely

*I use foil-lined baking sheet because it seems to make the cookies soft and stay soft. If you like them crisper, then you can leave the foil off.