Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the butter, the brown sugar, and the white sugar together.

Step 3

Add the eggs to the butter mixture, one at a time, and mix after each addition.

Step 4

Add the vanilla extract to the butter mixture and stir to incorporate.

Step 5

In a medium bowl, add the flour, the pudding mix, the baking soda, and the salt and stir to combine.

Step 6

Slowly add the flour mixture into the butter mixture, stirring continuously, until it is completely combined.

Step 7

Fold the chocolate chips into the batter.

Step 8

Use a medium cookie scoop to scoop the batter onto a nonstick cookie sheet.

Step 9

Bake the cookies until their edges are golden-brown and centers are just set, about 9-11 minutes.

Step 10

Serve.