Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and white sugar together using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract until evenly combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, chocolate pudding mix, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
Using a spatula, gently fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
Drop rounded balls of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers still look slightly underbaked.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
