Ingredients
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon butter, softened1/2 cup sugar1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar1 large egg, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 teaspoon maple flavoring1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour5 teaspoons baking cocoa1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup semisweet chocolate chips1 cup white baking chips1/2 cup dried cherries or dried cranberries1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350°. Cream butter, gradually adding sugars, until light and fluffy. Slowly beat in egg, vanilla and maple flavoring.
In another bowl, sift together flour, baking cocoa, baking soda and salt. Gradually beat into creamed mixture just until moistened (do not overbeat). Stir in semisweet chocolate and white baking chips, dried cherries and coconut.
Drop dough by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Flatten slightly. Bake until golden brown, 10-12 minutes. Cool on pans 5 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
