Cherry Chip Cookies

Cherry Chip Cookies 1 cup butter or margarine, softened 3/4 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 eggs 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 10-ounce package vanilla milk chips (about 1 2/3 cups) 1 cup broken, salted cashews 1 1/2 cups dried tart cherries In a large mixer bowl, combine butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla and eggs. Mix with electric mixer on medium speed until thoroughly combined. Combine flour and soda; gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture. Stir in vanilla milk chips, cashews and dried cherries. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls on ungreased baking sheets. Bake in a preheated 375 degree oven 12 to 15 minutes, or until light golden brown. Cool on wire racks and store in an airtight container.