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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
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In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually blend this mixture into the butter mixture.
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Gently fold in the chopped maraschino cherries and chocolate chips.
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Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden.
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Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.