1/2 c. butter, softened
1/2 c. shortening (Crisco butter flavored baking sticks)
3/4 c. white sugar
3/4 c. brown sugar
1 t. vanilla
2 eggs
2-1/4 c. unbleached all-purpose white flour
1 t. baking soda
1 t. salt
1 c. vanilla chips
1 c. chopped cashews
1-1/2 c. dried cherries
In a large mixing bowl, cream butter, shortening, sugars, eggs and vanilla.
By hand, stir in dry ingredients and mix well. Stir in vanilla chips, dried cherries and cashews.
Refrigerate dough for a couple of hours before baking.
Drop by tablespoons onto ungreased baking sheets.
Bake at 350 degrees for 9-11 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks lined with paper towel to absorb grease.