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Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
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Using a medium-size mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda. Set it aside.
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Using either a stand mixer, or a medium-size mixing bowl and a handheld mixer on medium-high speed, beat the softened butter for 1 minute, until smooth.
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Add the sugars, and continue to mix for 1-1½ minutes until light and fluffy.
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Add the egg, vanilla, almond flavor, and cherry juice. Mix until well combined.
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Lower the mixer speed to medium and add the flour mixture. Mix just until incorporated.
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Add the pink food coloring, and mix just until the color is even.
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Fold in the chopped cherries and chocolate chips.
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Using a 1 tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop the cookie and place it on the prepared baking sheet. Space the dough 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are just golden. Allow the cookies to rest on the cookie sheet for 3-4 minutes before moving the cookies to a cooling rack. Allow the cookies to cool completely.