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. (if using pecans, add them along with the chocolate chips)

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).