In a standing mixer or with a hand mixer, cream butter, pudding mix and brown sugar together.
Add eggs and vanilla and mix to combine. Sift flour, baking soda and salt together and add, mixing well. Stir in, or use light setting on mixer, chocolate chips.
Drop cookie dough in 1-2 inch balls on cookie sheet and bake for 10 minutes (unless you like them a little crispier, then do 12 minutes)