Cherry Chocolate Cookies

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Cream together the softened butter or margarine and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.

Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, Hershey's cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until a soft dough forms.

Drop rounded teaspoonfuls of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Press a halved maraschino cherry into the center of each cookie.

Bake for 12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the cookies are lightly firm to the touch.

Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for 2–3 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.