Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and prepare a baking sheet by lining with parchment paper. Set aside.
In a medium sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, use an electric mixer on medium low speed to combine the butter and sugar. Mix until light and fluffy.
Add the egg and vanilla and continue mixing until fully incorporated.
Slowly add the flour mixture, along with the cocoa powder mixing on low just until combined.
Use a large cookie scoop to form balls, rolling in between palms to smooth.
Place evenly apart on the prepared cookie sheet and use a ½ teaspoon measuring spoon (or your thumb) to press an indent in the center of each cookie dough ball.
Place a cherry in the center of each cookie.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes or until cooked through. Cool completely.