Preheat oven to 350°F.

Stir together flour and baking soda and set aside.

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars together.

Add in pudding package and beat until well blended.

Add eggs and vanilla.

Add flour mixture slowly until well incorporated.

Add chocolate chips or whatever add-in you chose.

Roll into 1″ balls, roll in loose sugar and place on greased baking sheet. Flatten gently. Bake 8-12 minutes.