Black Forest Crinkle Cookies

1
Preheat oven to 350°F.
2
Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
3
Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt together in a bowl.
4
Melt butter in a second small bowl in a microwave or a small saucepan over low heat.
5
Add cocoa to melted butter, whisking until smooth. Stir in the egg, coffee mixture, and vanilla, fully blending in each one before adding the next.
6
Stir chocolate mixture into flour mixture just until combined.
7
Fold chocolate chips and cherries into the dough until evenly distributed. Shape into generous 2 inch balls using a cookie scoop or a heaping tablespoon measure.
8
Roll balls in powdered sugar two times, then arrange on prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
9
Bake for 12 - 14 minutes or until cookies are cracked, yet still soft, do not overbake.
10
Let cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack.