Instructions

1. Mix together cream cheese, sugar and vanilla extract .
2. Divide the mixture evenly between 6 tortillas and slather in the lower third of each tortilla.
3. Add ¼ cup cherries onto each tortilla in the center of cream cheese.
4. Fold sides of each tortilla toward the center and then roll up the tortilla tight like a burrito (secure it with a toothpick!).
5. Combine 1/2 cup sugar with 1 tablespoon cinnamon in a shallow bowl and set aside.
6. Line a large plate with paper towels, set aside.
7. In 5 inch deep saucepan place about 2 -2 1/2 inch vegetable oil and heat it over medium-high heat
8. Working in batches fry the chimichangas until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes and flip them as needed.
9. Transfer fried chimichangas onto paper towel lined plate to drain for a minute, then roll them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
10. Remove toothpicks from the chimichangas before serving!