1 c. (2 sticks) butter
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
2 c. flour
1 6-oz. pkg. chocolate chips
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1/2 c. maraschino cherries, drained and chopped

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

In a bowl, cream butter until light. Gradually beat in sugar. Blend in vanilla, salt, baking soda, and flour, mixing well. Stir in chocolate chips, nuts, and chopped cherries.