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Cherry Garcia Cookies

Makes about 2 1/2 dozen cookies.

1 cup dried sour cherries
1/3 cup cherry liqueur
1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temp
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 12 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp almond extract
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 cup flour
3/4 cup coarsely chopped white chocolate
1/2 cup coarsely chopped semi-sweet chocolate
1/2 cup coarsely chopped macadamia nuts

Preheat oven to 350. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Plump dried cherries by covering with boiling water and let stand a couple of minutes. Drain well and toss
with cherry liqueur. Drain when required or, for even better flavor, let sit a couple of hours or overnight. Drain and use in recipe.

Cream butter with sugars. Blend in egg, vanilla and almond extract. Fold in salt, baking soda and flour. Fold in cherries, chocolates and nuts. Batter should be soft.

Drop in generous tablespoonfuls onto baking sheet, leaving a space between dollops of batter. Bake until lightly browned around edges, 12-14 min.