White Chocolate Cranberry and Macadamia Cookies

* 3 cups all purpose flour
* 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
* 3/4 teaspoon salt
* 3/4 cup white sugar
* 1 cup packed light brown sugar
* 1 cup butter, softened
* 2 eggs
* 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
* 1 cup vanilla baking chips
* 1 cup chopped macadamia nuts
* 1 cup dried cranberries

Directions

1. In a medium bowl set aside flour, baking soda and salt.
2. Cream together white sugar, light brown sugar and butter (do not use shortening). Add slightly beaten eggs and vanilla.
3. Add flour mixture until just mixed. Stir in vanilla chips, macadamia nuts and dried cranberries.
4. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place on ungreased cookie sheet by small scoop or rounded teaspoon. Bake for 10 minutes or just until set. Remove from oven and let cool. Cookies will sink slightly.

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