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Turn on your oven and set it to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a non-stick mat.
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Using an electric mixer, blend the brown sugar and softened butter for roughly a minute until smooth.
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Toss in the vanilla and egg, then mix everything thoroughly until well blended.
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In a small bowl, stir the baking soda, cocoa powder, salt, and flour together. Slowly work this mixture into the wet ingredients with a spatula. You’ll get a thick dough.
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Chop the cherries into small bits and pat them dry to remove extra juice. Stir these and the chocolate chips into the dough with a spatula until evenly mixed.
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Scoop out the dough into balls onto the baking sheet. Push a few extra chocolate chips and cherry pieces into the tops for a fun touch.
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Pop the tray into the oven for 13–15 minutes. The cookies should be firm at the edges but still lightly soft in the middle.
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Leave the cookies on the tray for 15 minutes before moving them to a rack to cool down completely.