Creating these Chocolate Cherry Cookies is straightforward if you follow these simple steps:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until well combined and fluffy.
3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add the vanilla extract and combine.
4. In another bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until well mixed.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until combined and a dough forms.
6. Fold in the semisweet chocolate chips and chopped dried cherries until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
7. Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are still slightly soft.
9. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

These easy steps will lead you to delicious cookies that are sure to please!