Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cream together butter and sugars, beat until light. Add vanilla and eggs, continue to beat well. Sift together flour, salt and baking  soda, and add to butter mixture. Beat again. Stir in chocolate chips, dried cherries and pecans. Form dough into 2-1/2-inch balls and press to 1-inch thick. Bake 20 minutes or until golden. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Courtesy of Whole Foods Market.