Pudding Cookies

4½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1½ cups butter (3 sticks) softened
1½ cups brown sugar, packed
½ cup white sugar
2 (3.4 oz.) pkgs. instant vanilla pudding
4 eggs, room temp
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups of add-ins you want to use like chocolate/butterscotch/peanut butter/white chocolate chips, candy bars, m&m's, nuts, etc.


Preheat oven to 350ºF. Stir together flour and baking soda in seperate bowl and set aside; in a large bowl, cream butter, brown and white sugar. Beat in pudding mix until well blended. Stir in the eggs and vanilla. When smooth, slowly add in the flour mixture. This can take a little while, but make sure it's well incorporated into mix.

Finally, add the "fillers". Roll into balls and bake for 8-12 minutes or until golden.