Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C)

In a large mixing bowl, blend softened butter with brown sugar until light and fluffy,

Add egg and vanilla extract into the butter mixture, stirring until uniform consistency.

Combine all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl

Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring gently

Add cherries and semi-sweet chocolate chips, fold them into the dough distributing evenly throughout the mixture.

Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop a portion of dough onto the baking sheet, leaving some space between each cookie

Top cookies with chopped cherries and chocolate chips and bake for 13-15 minutes, until slightly crisp edges Remove cookies from the oven and allow them to rest on for 2-3 minutes

Transfer the cooled cookies to a wire cooling rack, letting them cool completely for their final texture and flavor profile.