Ghirardelli White Chocolate Macadamia Cookies

butter, softened 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed 2 eggs 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 3 cups flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 2 cups white chocolate chips (11 oz) 1 1/2 cups Macadamia nuts, coarsly chopped