Description
Indulgent Black Forest Cookies blend rich chocolate and luscious cherries in a delightful German-inspired treat. Sweet meets tart in each perfectly balanced bite, delivering a mouthwatering experience that connects chocolate and cherry lovers with classic dessert magic.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup drained & finely chopped maraschino cherries
Wet Ingredients:
- 12 tablespoons (1.5 sticks) unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper for optimal non-stick baking.
- Cream together butter and brown sugar using an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy, creating a rich base for the cookies.
- Incorporate egg and vanilla extract into the butter mixture, blending until the ingredients are thoroughly combined and uniform.
- Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl to ensure even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently with a spatula until a thick, consistent dough forms.
- Meticulously drain maraschino cherries, then finely chop and pat them dry to prevent excess moisture in the cookie dough.
- Delicately fold chopped cherries and chocolate chips into the dough, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Using a cookie scoop, portion the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving adequate space between each cookie.
- Enhance the visual appeal by pressing additional chopped cherries and chocolate chips onto the top of each cookie.
- Bake for 13-15 minutes, watching carefully to achieve a perfectly crisp exterior while maintaining a soft interior.
- Allow cookies to cool directly on the baking sheet for approximately 15 minutes to set their structure before transferring to a cooling rack.
Notes
- Drain cherries thoroughly to prevent excess moisture from making cookies soggy, ensuring a perfect texture and crisp edges.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to intensify flavors and prevent excessive spreading during cooking.
- Use high-quality dark chocolate chips for a richer, more complex chocolate taste that complements the sweet cherries.
- For a gluten-free version, swap wheat flour with almond or coconut flour, maintaining the cookie’s delightful chocolate-cherry essence.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg