Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a 9x13 pan with cooking spray.

Step 2

In a large plastic baggie crush vanilla wafers. Set aside one cup.

Step 3

Pour the remaining wafers into a large bowl. Pour in butter and mix until combined.

Step 4

Press into the bottom of prepared pan and bake for 5 minutes.

Step 5

In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt, granulated sugar, and dry pudding mix.

Step 6

Stir in eggs, vanilla, and butter.

Step 7

Fold in chocolate chips and remaining vanilla wafers.

Step 8

Spread over prepared crust and bake for 15-20 minutes.