Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt.

Step 3

In the bowl of your electric mixer, beat the butter and sugars together until fluffy, about 5 minutes. Beat in the egg and egg yolk until combined. Beat in the vanilla extract.

Step 4

Beat in the dry ingredients until just combined. Beat in the chocolate chips and the cherries until mixed.

Step 5

Scoop or roll the dough into balls that are 1.5 to 2 tablespoons in size. Make sure they are about 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.

Step 6

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cookies are just barely set. Sprinkle with flaked salt. Let cool completely before serving.