Add together the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl and wisk together
Cream butter and sugar in stand mixer or electric hand mixer. Beat for 2-3 minutes
Add in the vanilla and honey and mix until combined
Crack in two eggs, one at a time along with applesauce
Slowly incorporate flour mixture into wet batter
Drain and chop the maraschino cherries. Add the cherries and chocolate chips in to the batter and stir with spoon until well combined but be sure not to overmix
Bake for 50-55 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.