Cherry Double-Chocolate Cookies

Directions

1. 1.

   Preheat oven to 375°F with racks in upper and lower thirds.

2. 2.

   Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl.

3. 3.

   Beat together butter and brown sugar with an electric mixer at medium-high speed until pale and fluffy, then add eggs 1 at a time, beating until combined well. Reduce speed to low and add flour mixture, mixing until just combined. Add chocolate chunks, pecans, and cherries and mix until just incorporated.

4. 4.

   Drop 2 level tablespoons of dough per cookie about 2 inches apart onto 2 ungreased large baking sheets. With dampened fingers, flatten cookies slightly.

5. 5.

   Bake, switching position of sheets halfway through baking, until puffed and set, 12 to 14 minutes. Transfer cookies to a rack to cool.