White Chocolate Cherry Cookies

1 stick softened butter

1 c. packed brown sugar

1 c. sugar

2 large eggs

1 tsp. vanilla extract

3 cups all purpose flour

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

2 tsp Milk

1 c. chopped macadamia nuts(opt)

1/2 c. candid cherries

1 1/2 c. white chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 375 . 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. Sift together flour, soda, and salt. Add milk to the butter mixture and then add the flour mixture. The batter should be stiff. In another bowl, combine nuts and cherries and white chocolate Then add to batter to blend. Drop by heaping tablespoons onto  a greased cookie sheet, 2 inches apart. Bake for approx. 11 to 13 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.