Another classic example of a great recipe on this website that more people really ought to try. Adding sour cream to the cookie batter is a interesting twist, but it works well. The cookie comes out from the oven crispy on the edges, soft & chewy in the middle and there is that crunch from the nuts within. My family really likes the play of chocolate & fruit, so this cookie has quickly become a favorite. I made this recipe as instructed the first time. It's certainly good as is, but I've made a few adjustments to suit our tastes. 1) We like cookies with a lotta stuff, so I add a full cup of both cherries & chocolate chips. 2) I think fruit goes better with dark chocolate, so I use chips with a higher coca content (e.g. Ghirardelli)rather than semisweet. 3) I cut down the sugar to 1/2 cup instead of the 3/4 listed. 4) Almonds work great, but experiment with other nuts as well. Next time I intend to try hazelnuts. Admittedly, dried cherries aren't cheap (from the grocery chains, Trader Joe's price is the most reasonable), but they really make this recipe and any leftovers make a great snack too.

they are chewy and taste absolutly wonderful