Let the chocolate cool for 2 minutes. Then whisk in the egg, sugar, flour, starch, vanilla, and baking powder until smooth.
Stir in the dried cherries, chocolate chips or chunks, and almonds (if using).
If the mixture is still a little thin, let it cool for another 5 minutes. It will continue to thicken as it cools. You don’t want it to get too thick, just thick enough to scoop and so that it doesn’t run all over the baking sheet.
Scoop the dough by the tablespoonful into mounds on your prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are firm and the tops lose most of their shine and look cracked.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then move them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Recipe by Go Dairy Free at https://www.godairyfree.org/recipes/chocolate-cherry-fudge-drops