Ochopee Chocolate Chip Cookies

2 1/4 cups unsifted flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup margarine, softened
1/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup light brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 package instant vanilla pudding
2 eggs
1 12 oz. package chocolate chips
1 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Mix flour with baking soda;
Combine margarine, sugars, vanilla and pudding mix in large mixer bowl;
Beat until smooth and creamy.
Beat in eggs.
Gradually add flour mixture and then stir in chips and nuts.

Drop big, rounded, measuring teaspoonsful about 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
Bake at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes.

Makes a mere 7 dozen.