Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. Mix together the flour and the baking powder together and set aside
3. In mixing bowl cream together the butter and sugars. Add in the pudding mix, vanilla and the eggs. Mix on low speed until combined.
4. Slowly add in the flour mixture and continue to mix on low speed until fully combined.
5. Fold in the chocolate chips and sprinkles.
6. Make sure the cherries have been patted and dried with a paper towel and fold them into the dough. Stir as little as possible at this point.
7. Roll dough into 1 inch balls and place on greased or parchment lined cookie sheet. Press the cookies down so they are slightly flattened discs.
8. Bake for about 11 minutes, just until the edges start to turn golden. Leave the cookies on the pan for an additional 5 minutes to cool. Then remove to a cooling rack to continue cooling. Store in an air tight container.
9. Makes 20 cookies