Begin by preheating your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a cookie sheet and set it aside for later use.
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt, and set the mixture aside.
In a separate mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, which usually takes about 2-3 minutes.
Reduce the mixer speed to low, then add in the vanilla extract and egg, stirring until they are well combined.
Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until everything is thoroughly combined.
Stir in the chopped cherries until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough. Then, gently fold in the white chocolate chips.
Roll the dough into tablespoon-sized balls and place them on the prepared cookie sheet, making sure to leave enough space between each cookie for spreading during baking.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 9-12 minutes, or until they are lightly browned around the edges.
Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for several minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
For an extra indulgent touch, you can drizzle or dip the cooled cookies in additional melted white chocolate if desired.
Notes
If Dough is Dry: Depending on the type of flour you use, the dough may be alittle dry. You can add 1-2 tablespoons of water to the dough after adding the cherries if needed. Storing: Cookies can be stored in an airtight container for several days or in the freezer for several months.