2. In a large mixing bowl, combine butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla. Mix with electric mixer on medium speed until thoroughly mixed.

3. Combine flour and baking soda; gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture.

4. Stir in vanilla milk chips, dried cherries and cashews.

5. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets.

6. Bake in a preheated 375 degree F. oven 12 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool on wire racks; store in a tightly covered container.