Cherry And Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Bon appetit july 2008

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 375f.

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Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

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Bring cherries , cherry liqueur and 2 tablespoons water to boil in small saucepan.

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Remove from heat and let soak 15 minutes.

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Drain cherries , pat dry.

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Whisk flour , salt , and baking soda in medium bowl.

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Using electric mixer , beat butter and both sugars in large bowl until creamy.

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Add eggs and both extracts and beat to blend.

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Add flour mixture and beat on low just to blend.

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Stir in cherries and all chocolate chips.

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Scoop tablespoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets , spacing 1 inch apart.

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Bake cookies until edges are light golden , turning baking sheets halfway through cooking , about 13 minutes.

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Transfer to rack and cool.

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Can be made 3 days ahead , store airtight at room temperature.

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Ingredients

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dried tart cherry, cherry flavored liqueur, water, all-purpose flour, salt, baking soda, unsalted butter, sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, almond extract, semi-sweet chocolate chips, white chocolate chips