Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
2. Cut the butter into 1-tablespoon sized pieces and place in a microwave safe bowl. Heat the butter in a microwave in 15-30 second intervals until the butter is softened, but not completely melted. You’ll probably have some liquid on the edges but the majority of the butter will still be in pieces. But it will be quite soft.
3. In a large bowl, or the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the butter with the brown sugar and granulated sugar. Beat on medium speed until creamed together, 1-2 minutes.
4. Add in the eggs and vanilla and beat just until combined.
5. Add in the flour, pudding mix, salt and baking soda. Mix until it all comes together. If the dough is still very soft, you can add in more flour, about 1 tablespoon at a time. It should be easy to handle.
6. Add the chocolate chips and mix one more time, just until combined.
7. Roll the dough into 2-tablespoon sized balls and place on a baking sheet, at least 2-3 inches apart.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until just set and slightly browned around the edges.
9. Cool on the pan for 5 minutes then remove to a cooling rack to cool completely.