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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and packed brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
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Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract until fully combined.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this to the butter mixture, blending thoroughly.
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Gently fold 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 to 12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are golden. Allow to cool on baking sheets for several minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.