Step 1: Prep the Cherries
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Start by chopping the maraschino cherries into quarters or smaller pieces. Roll them in a paper towel to soak up any excess liquid—this helps prevent soggy cookies.

Step 2: Cream the Butter and Sugars
In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until creamy and well combined.

Step 3: Add Wet Ingredients
Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Beat for another minute until well incorporated.

Step 4: Mix in the Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Slowly add this dry mix to the wet ingredients, beating on low just until combined. Do not overmix.

Step 5: Add Cherries and Chips
Gently fold in the chopped maraschino cherries and white chocolate chips. Be careful to mix only until they are evenly distributed.

Step 6: Scoop and Bake
Scoop tablespoons of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10 minutes or until the edges are set and the tops are matte. The centers may look slightly underbaked—that’s perfect.

Step 7: Cool and Enjoy
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.