• Preheat oven to 350℉. Gather all your ingredients so that you have everything close at hand on the counter or table.

Prepare the Ingredients

• Using a cutting board and bench or chef's knife, chop 1 cup dried cherries into small pieces.
• If using whole almonds, chop the almonds into small pieces to make 1/2 cup sliced almonds. Otherwise sliced almonds work well.

Make the Cookie Dough

• In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup butter, 1 cup brown sugar, and 3/4 cup granulated sugar. Mix until light and fluffy.
• Add 2 large eggs and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract. Mix well.
• In a small bowl, combine 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon baking soda. Add to butter mixture and mix well.
• Stir in chopped dried cherries, 1 cup white chocolate chips, and sliced almonds to incorporate.
• Drop by large tablespoons 2" apart on baking sheets lined with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
• Bake in preheated oven for 12-14 minutes until golden brown. Cool on wire racks. Makes 2-3 dozen.