White Chocolate Cherry Chunkies (Paula Deen)

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 cup chopped macadamia nuts
• 1/2 cup candied cherry
• 1 1/2 cups white chocolate, chunks

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375°F.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, with electric mixer, cream butter and sugars together until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla and beat until just combined. Set aside.

3. 3

   Sift together flour, soda, and salt. Add milk to the butter mixture and then add the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.

4. 4

   In another bowl, combine nuts, cherries, and white chocolate. Then add to batter, stirring only to blend. Drop by heaping tablespoons onto a greased cookie sheet, 2 inches apart. Bake for approximately 11 to 13 minutes. Cool on wire rack.