Cherry Nut Topped Cookies

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

3. Add the vanilla extract and egg to the mixture, beating well until combined.

4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.

6. Fold in the chopped pecans and dried cherries, distributing them evenly throughout the dough.

7. Using a cookie scoop or spoon, portion out dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie for spreading.

8. Press down lightly on each ball of dough to slightly flatten it.

9. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until they turn golden around the edges.

10. Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.