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Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) and let it heat up.
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Grab a big bowl and beat the softened butter with the powdered sugar until you get a creamy texture. An electric mixer works great for this.
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Toss in the all-purpose flour and corn starch, and blend the mixture together. It should turn into a sticky dough once mixed up.
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Stir the maraschino cherries and mini chocolate chips into the dough, making sure they're spread out nicely.
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Shape the dough into small balls about 1 inch wide. Space them out on a baking sheet that doesn’t stick.
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Take a fork and lightly press down on the dough balls to flatten them.
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Pop the sheet in the oven and bake for 7–9 minutes, or until the tops lose their shiny look and feel dry.
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Once out of the oven, move the cookies to a parchment-covered surface using a spatula. Let them cool completely.
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Plate the cookies and dig in!