INGREDIENTS
1 cup
butter ((2 sticks, softened))
1 1/2 cups
sugar
1 tsp
almond extract
2
eggs
1 tsp
salt
1 tsp
baking soda
2 1/2 cups
all-purpose flour
1 cup
milk chocolate chips
3/4 cup
maraschino cherries ((halved - set on a paper towel and pat dry to remove excess juice))