Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the Pudding Mix: Beat in the instant vanilla pudding mix until well combined.
– Incorporate the Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then, mix in the vanilla extract. –
Combine the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
Stir in the Chocolate Chips: Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Scoop the Dough: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may look slightly undercooked, but they will set as the cookies cool.