Combine flour and baking soda; set aside. Combine butter, sugars, vanilla and pudding. Mix in large mixer bowl; beat until smooth and creamy.
Beat in eggs; gradually add flour mixture. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts (batter will be stiff).
Drop by heaping teaspoon about 2" apart onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375F for 9-10 min or until browned.
Nutrition Info Per Serving: Calories 174 Total Fat 11 g Cholesterol 27 mg Sodium 187 mg Potassium 46 mg Total Carbohydrate 22 g Dietary Fiber 1 g Sugars 11 g Protein 2 g