Preheat oven to 350
In large mixing bowl, cream together shortening, white and brown sugars
1 cup butter-flavored shortening, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
Add eggs, one at a time
2 large eggs
Add vanilla
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
In separate bowl mix together flour, baking soda and salt
2 1/4 cup all purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt
One cup at a time, pour flour mixture into wet sugar mixture until combined
Add chocolate chips, dried fruit, and nuts. Hand mix with wooden spoon
12 oz. white chocolate chips, 1/2 cup dried fruit like cranberries or cherries, 1/2 cup macadamia nuts
Place rounded spoonfuls of the cookie dough on greased cookie sheet (about 9 cookies per baking sheet)
Bake for 10-12 minutes until light golden brown
Let cool 5 minutes on cookie sheet, then remove to cooling rack until completely cool
Enjoy!
