Chocolate-Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies

Chocolate-Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies Yield: 4 dozen cookies 16 tbsp unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 c granulated sugar 2 (1.4 oz) boxes instant chocolate pudding mix 2 lg eggs 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 2 c all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 2 c dark chocolate chips Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Cream butter and sugar together. Add eggs, one at a time, and mix well. Add chocolate pudding mix and vanilla extract. Mix well. Sift flour, baking soda and salt together. Add to cookie dough and mix until just combined. Scrape down sides of mixing bowl and mix again. Add chocolate chips and mix until combined. Chill cookie dough in the refrigerator about 1 hour, or until dough is pretty firm. Scoop by tablespoon onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until cookies look set. Cool on baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack.