Sweet Cherry Bliss Cookies: A Playful Maraschino Recipe - Beard and Bonnet

Ingredients

• 1 cup (226 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1 ¼ cups (267 grams) light brown sugar
• ¼ cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/8 teaspoon almond extract
• 3 cups (360 grams) all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 2 cups (12 oz) semi-sweet chocolate chips, plus extra for garnish
• 1 cup drained & finely chopped maraschino cherries, plus extra for garnish
• Small amount of pink gel food coloring