1 cup maraschino cherries (140g/5oz drained) 113 g unsalted butter (1 stick / Β½ cup / 4oz) 225 g plain flour (all purp flour) (1 ΒΎ cups / 8oz) ΒΎ teaspoon baking soda (bicarb soda) Β½ teaspoon salt β cup white granulated sugar (135g / 4.8oz) ΒΌ cup light brown sugar (50g / 1.8oz) 1 large egg, room temp 2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup dark chocolate chips (semi-sweet) (180g / 6.4oz)