CRANBERRY-WALNUT DROP COOKIES

1 cup butter, softened (no substitutes)

1 cup packed dark brown sugar

½ cup white sugar

2 eggs

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

1 package (10 to 12oz.) white baking chips

1 cup chopped walnuts (***)

1 cup dried cranberries

1. In a large bowl, cream butter and both sugars together until light

and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking

soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.

Stir in the chips, walnuts and cranberries.

2. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls, 2 inches apart onto an

ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 9 to 11 minutes, or

until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Makes about 4-1/2 dozen cookies.