Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 (4 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 (12 ounce) package semisweet chocolate morsels
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Method

  • Put butter in a large mixing bowl.
  • Using an electric mixer, beat on medium speed until creamy.
  • Gradually add brown sugar, sugar, and pudding mix; beat well to combine.
  • Add eggs, and vanilla; mix well to combine.
  • In another bowl, add the flour, and baking soda.
  • Gradually add to the batter and mix well.
  • Add in chocolate morsels and pecans; stir to combine.
  • Drop batter by rounded teaspoonfuls onto an ungreased baking sheet.
  • Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes.
  • Let cool on baking sheet 3 minutes.
  • Transfer to wire rack and let cool completely.
  • Freezes well in air-tight container up to 8 months.