Dark Chocolate Cherry Chews

• 2 12 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 12 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 34 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• scant teaspoon almond extract (teaspoon not quite full)
• 8 ounces dark chocolate, chopped into small pieces
• 1 cup dried tart cherry, chopped

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, soda, and salt; set aside.
3. Using an electric hand mixer or stand mixer, cream together the butter and sugars.
4. Add eggs, once at a time, blending well after each addition.
5. Blend in vanilla and almond extracts.
6. Blend in flour mixture, a little at a time, until its all incorporated.
7. By hand, stir in cherries and chocolate pieces.
8. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spaced at least two inches apart.
9. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 10-13 minutes or until edges are starting to brown.
10. Let cool on baking sheet for ten minutes then move to wire racks to cool completely.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/dark-chocolate-cherry-chews-389934 (may not work)