Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Whisk together the flour, pudding mix, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
Beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Mix in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
Fold in the chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets.
Bake for 9–11 minutes until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are still soft.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.