Chocolate-Nut Pudding Cookies

3 1/3 c All-purpose flour

1 1/2 ts Baking soda

1 1/2 c Margarine

1/2 c Sugar

1 c Packed brown sugar

1 Chocolate pudding mix

3 Eggs

1 1/2 ts Vanilla extract

2 1/2 c Chocolate chips

1 1/2 c Nuts; chopped

Recipe by: Jo Anne Merrill

* You can use either vanilla or chocolate pudding mix. Mix flour with baking soda. Combine margarine, sugars, pudding mix and vanilla in a large bowl. Beat until smooth and creamy; beat in eggs. Gradually add flour mixture, mixing well. Gently fold in chips and nuts. (Batter will be stiff.) Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets about 2 inches apart. Bake at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes. -----