Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour and baking soda. Set aside.

Step 3

In a separate large bowl, cream the softened butter, brown sugar and white sugar together until combined and fluffy.

Step 4

Next, beat in the instant vanilla pudding mix.

Step 5

Then add both eggs and vanilla. Beat on medium speed until smooth.

Step 6

Add in the flour gradually and beat together until completely incorporated then add in 2 cups of semi sweet chocolate chips and combine.

Step 7

Once the cookie dough is finished, lightly grease two  large baking sheets and use a heaping 1.5 inch cookie scoop and place the rough cookie dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. (they will spread so make sure to give them room).

Step 8

Bake for 12 minutes and remove the pans from the oven. While they are still hot, press the remaining cup of chocolate chips into the tops of the cookies evenly.

Step 9

Allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then move to a cooling rack and eat while warm.