Step 1

Heat oven to 375°F.

Step 2

Beat butter, sugars, dry pudding mix and vanilla in large bowl with mixer until well blended. Add eggs and baking soda; mix well. Gradually beat in flour. Stir in chocolate.

Step 3

Drop teaspoonfuls of dough, 2 inches apart, onto baking sheets.

Step 4

Bake 8 to 10 min. or until lightly browned. Cool 3 min. on baking sheets. Remove to wire racks. Cool completely.