Lots-of-Chocolate-Cherry Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 2 cups (12-ounce package) semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup dried cherries

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease baking sheet.
2. Combine flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl. Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in chocolate chips and cherries.
3. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto prepared baking sheets. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• Chocolate chips were invented in 1937 by Ruth Wakefield.
• Cherries are a member of the rose family and are native to Europe.
• Cookies are the most popular dessert in the United States.