Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350º F.

Step 2

In a mixing bowl beat the butter and brown sugar with an electric mixer for 1 minute, or until combined. Add in the egg and extracts, beat again.

Step 3

Add in a small amount of pink gel food coloring and mix.

Step 4

In separate small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing by hand with a spatula.

Step 5

Add in the finely chopped maraschino cherries and chocolate chips, mix by hand until combined. The batter will be thick.

Step 6

Use a cookie scoop to drop dough balls onto a silicone lined baking sheet. Press additional cherries and chocolate chips into the outside of the dough balls.

Step 7

Bake for 14-16 minutes - be sure not to over bake or the cookies will loose their pink color and turn brown.

Step 8

Allow the cookies to cool to the touch on the baking sheet (about 15 minutes) then move them to a cooling rack.