White Chocolate Cherry Cookies

Adapted from Mariani Company
Makes 4 to 5 dozen

Preheat oven to 350° F

Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (I used 1/2 whole wheat and 1/2 all purpose)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup white chocolate chips
1 1/2 cups dried cherries, chopped

Directions
Put margarine, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla in a large mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed 3 to 4 minutes, or until well mixed. Combine flour and baking soda. Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture; mix well. Stir in white chocolate chips and dried cherries. Drop by rounded tablespoons onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake 10 to 12 minutes, or until light golden brown. Do not overbake. Transfer to wire rack to cool.