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Preheat the oven to 175°C. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
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In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
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Incorporate the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually blend the dry mixture into the creamed ingredients until just combined.
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Gently fold the chopped maraschino cherries and semisweet chocolate chips into the dough.
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Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them evenly.
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Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and set.
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Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for several minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.