Julia's chocolate chip coookies

These are very soft and delicious!! Got the recipe from my good friend Julia, who I met in my respiratory program.

1 c butter, softened
3/4 c brown sugar
1/4 c white sugar
1 small pkg instant vanilla pudding mix
2 eggs
1 t vanilla
2 1/4 flour
1 t baking soda
12 oz chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 375. Beat butter, sugars, pudding mix, eggs, and vanilla in large bowl. Beat until creamy and fluffy. Then slowly mix in flour and baking soda. Stir in chocolate chips. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for ONLY 9-10 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool about 10 minutes before eating.

Mom's caramel popcorn

1 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup butter

1/4 cup Caro syrup

One half teaspoon salt

Bring to a boil, soft ball stage, about 234°

Add one half teaspoon baking soda and a bit of vanilla. Stir up and pour over air popped popcorn with all the unpopped kernels removed.