01 - 
                Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
              
              
              
                02 - 
                In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
              
              
              
                03 - 
                Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
              
              
              
                04 - 
                In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually blend this mixture into the butter mixture.
              
              
              
                05 - 
                Gently fold in the chopped maraschino cherries and chocolate chips.
              
              
              
                06 - 
                Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets.
              
              
              
                07 - 
                Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden.
              
              
              
                08 - 
                Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.