Description
Black Forest Cookies combine the luscious flavors of chocolate and cherries in a soft, indulgent cookie. Perfect for parties, gifting, or a cozy treat, these cookies are easy to prepare and irresistible for chocolate lovers.
Ingredients
- Unsalted butter
- Granulated sugar
- Brown sugar
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
- All-purpose flour
- Unsweetened cocoa powder
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Maraschino cherries (chopped)
- Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: Beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes).
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually combine dry mixture into the wet mixture until fully incorporated.
- Add Mix-Ins: Gently fold in chocolate chips and chopped cherries.
- Form Cookies: Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are set and centers are soft.
- Cool and Dust: Cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet, transfer to a rack, and dust with powdered sugar when completely cool.
Notes
- Fresh Cherries: Substitute maraschino cherries with fresh cherries for a natural sweetness.
- Chilling Dough: Chill the dough for 30 minutes to reduce spreading during baking.
- Variations: Add nuts, use dark or white chocolate chips, or make gluten-free with a 1:1 flour substitute.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
