Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

Cream butter & sugar: Beat butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in vanilla.

Add dry ingredients: Slowly add flour and salt until dough forms.

Fold in extras: Gently stir in chopped cherries (patted dry!) and mini chocolate chips.

Shape cookies: Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on baking sheets. Flatten slightly with your palm.

Bake for 12–15 minutes, until edges are set but not browned.

Cool & dust: Let cool completely, then dust with powdered sugar.