Adventures in Baking - Black Forest Chocolate Cookies

1. Temper 16 oz dark chocolate (60-72%) coarsely chopped with 10 tablespoons unsalted butter. Set aside to cool.

2. Beat 6 eggs with 1 1/4 cup sugar and 1 cup light brown sugar. Add the tempered chocolate and sugar and 1 tablespoon vanilla.

3. Slowly incorporate 3/4 cup all purpose flour, 1 tsp baking powder and 1/2 tsp salt.

4. Fold in 2 cups chocolate chips and 1 cup dried cherries. The dough will look very loose. Refrigerate 6 hours or overnight.

5. Bake at 375 for 12 minutes.