Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, cream softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy.

Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.

Gradually incorporate the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.

Gently fold in chopped maraschino cherries.

Drop spoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about two inches apart.

Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden; allow cooling slightly before transferring to wire racks.