Makes About 2 1/2 Dozen Cookies

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup dried cherries
• 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted, cooled and crushed

1. Heat oven to 350°F.
2. In large mixer bowl, beat butter, sour cream and sugars to blend thoroughly. Beat in egg.
3. In another bowl, mix flour, baking soda and salt; mix into butter mixture to blend thoroughly. Mix in the cherries, chocolate chips and almonds to distribute evenly.
4. Drop tablespoons of dough, spaced 2 inches apart, onto greased baking sheets.
5. Bake 10 to 12 minutes until lightly browned.
6. Cool on pans 10 minutes, then remove to racks to cool completely.