Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or lightly grease them.
3. Drain and chop the maraschino cherries, then pat them dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.

Step 2: Make the Dough

1. In a large mixing bowl, beat together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
3. Stir in vanilla extract.

Step 3: Combine the Dry Ingredients

1. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
2. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.

Step 4: Add the Cherries & Chocolate

1. Gently fold in the chocolate chips and maraschino cherries.
2. Be careful not to overmix, as too much stirring can break the cherries apart.

Step 5: Shape & Bake

1. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
2. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
3. Remove from the oven and let them cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.