Truly the BEST Chocolate Chips Cookies

These are truly the most amazing, scrumptious, melt-in-your-mouth Chocolate Chip Cookies ever! The secret lies in using Whole Wheat Pastry flour and instant pudding mix. The Whole Wheat Pastry flour provides a nutty flavor and just the right texture: chewy, yet soft. The instant pudding mix adds depth of flavor and moistness. In addition, I use only the best ingredients like real butter and pure vanilla extract. I've perfected this recipe over many years and it is exceptional!

1 cup pure, unsalted butter, softened
1 1/3 cup granulated sugar
2/3 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups Whole Wheat Pastry Flour
1/4 cup instant vanilla pudding mix
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 cups toasted, chopped pecans (optional)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and make sure the oven rack is in the upper third section of the oven.

In a large bowl, beat butter, sugars, eggs and vanilla until light and fluffy. Beat in the flour, salt and baking soda. Stir in the chocolate chips and nuts (if using).

Drop by Tablespoonfuls onto a baking sheet lined with foil or parchment paper. Bake for about 10 to 12 minutes. You will know they are down when the edges are just starting to brown. Cool on wire racks & enjoy!

Yield: about 4 dozen scrumptious cookies

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