Lots of Chocolate Cherry Cookies
Made at Jean & Suzanne's June 2015 by Sherry
2 dozen devoured in 10 minutes

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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup white sugar
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1 egg
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1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
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1/4 cup white chocolate chips
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1 cup dried cherries
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Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
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Beat the butter and sugar together in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high speed, until light and fluffy.
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Beat the egg, coffee granules, and vanilla into the butter and sugar mixture until blended.
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Change the speed to low and pour in the flour mixture. Beat until just combined.
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Stir in semisweet chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, and dried cherries.
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Drop spoonfuls of the dough two inches apart onto the prepared baking sheets.
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Bake 10 to 12 minutes per batch in the preheated oven, until cookies are just becoming firm.
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Let cool on baking sheets for two minutes.
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Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.