Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a large bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 4-5 minutes).

Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is well incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract.

In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix this into the wet mixture until well combined. Be careful not to over-mix.

Gently fold in the chocolate chips and dried cherries.

Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop generous balls of dough onto a lined baking sheet, leaving enough space between them for spreading.

Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges look set but the center remains soft.

Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.