Dream of warmer weather while indulging in these delicious cookies.

Macadamia Island Drops

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place butter in a large mixing bowl. Beat butter with an electric mixer on medium for 30 seconds. Add granulated and brown sugars; beat on medium until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. Beat in vanilla until combined.

Whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda in a medium bowl. Add to butter mixture and beat until well combined. Stir in vanilla chips, macadamia nuts, dried apricots, pineapple, and mango.

Drop dough by tablespoons 2-inches apart onto an ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 12 to 14 minutes or until bottoms just begin to brown. Transfer cookies to wire racks to cool completely. 