Makes about 4 dozen

Preheat oven to 325° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Combine flour, baking powder, salt. Use an electric mixer to beat butter with sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, add extracts. beat in flour mixture. Stir in cherries, chocolate chips and nuts. Shape dough into 2 logs and place on baking sheets 3 inches apart. Bake for 40 minutes or until edges start to brown. Remove from oven and reduce heat to 250° F. Cool logs until they are comfortable to handle. Use a serrated knife to cut logs into 1/"2 inch thick, diagonal slices (see photo). Transfer slices to baking sheets standing them upright. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until edges are golden and cookies are almost completely. Cool on rack.