CHERRY CHOCOLATE COOKIES

3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
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

Heat oven to 350 degrees F.

In large mixer bowl, beat sugars, butter, and sour cream to blend thoroughly. Beat in egg.

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.

Drop tablespoons of dough, spaced 2 inches apart, onto greased baking sheets.

Bake 10 to 12 minutes until lightly browned. Cool on pans 10 minutes, then remove to racks to cool completely.

Makes About 2 1/2 Dozen Cookies
Source: California Milk Advisory Board