Instructions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease baking sheets with butter or margarine or line with parchment paper.

Whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt in small bowl.

In large bowl of electric mixer, beat butter and sugars until blended. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating between additions; add vanilla and beat until blended.

Beat in flour mixture on low speed until blended well. Stir in chocolate chips and cherries with wooden spoon.

Place level tablespoons of dough 1 1/2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets and bake in batches in middle of preheated oven until golden around edges, 12-15 minutes. Cool on sheets 2 minutes before transferring to rack to cool completely.

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