Step 1: Prepare Ingredients - Melt ½ cup of unsalted butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Allow to cool slightly, wash, pit, and cut 1 cup of fresh cherries into quarters, setting aside.

Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients - In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups of all-purpose flour, ⅓ cup of unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, ½ teaspoon of baking soda, and ¼ teaspoon of salt.

Step 3: Mix Wet Ingredients - In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled melted butter, ¾ cup of brown sugar, ½ cup of granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract, and 2 large room temperature eggs. Whisk until smooth.

Step 4: Combine Mixtures - Incorporate the dry mixture into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Fold in ¾ cup of semisweet chocolate chips, ¾ cup of white chocolate chips, and the quartered cherries.

Step 5: Scoop and Bake - Using a cookie scoop, portion out the dough onto a lined baking sheet. Preheat oven to 350°F and bake for 13-15 minutes.

Step 6: Cool - Let cookies sit on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack.