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Black Forest Cookies

Chewy Black Forest Cookies: A Chocolate Cherry Delight

These Black Forest Cookies combine chocolate and cherries for an irresistible treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: German
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour Spoon and level for accuracy.
  • ¾ cup Unsweetened cocoa powder Dutch process cocoa enhances richness.
  • 1 tsp Baking powder Check freshness for best results.
  • 1 tsp Baking soda Check freshness for best results.
  • ½ tsp Salt Enhances flavor.
  • ½ cup Unsalted butter (melted and cooled) Cool to avoid cooking the eggs.
  • 1 cup Brown sugar Contributes moisture and sweetness.
  • ½ cup White granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp Pure vanilla extract
  • 2 large Eggs At room temperature.
For the Mix-ins
  • ½ cup White chocolate chips Add extra on top for indulgence.
  • ½ cup Semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup Fresh cherries (washed, pitted, and cut into quarters) Use when in season for best taste.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • whisk
  • Rubber spatula
  • cookie scoop
  • parchment paper
  • oven

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Melt the butter in the microwave and let it cool.
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  3. Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
  4. In a large bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, white sugar, vanilla extract, and eggs until smooth.
  5. Gradually add dry mixture to wet ingredients, stirring until combined. Fold in chocolate chips and cherries.
  6. Using a cookie scoop, portion dough onto the sheets, spacing them apart.
  7. Bake for 13-15 minutes until edges are set and centers look slightly underbaked.
  8. Cool cookies on the sheet for 10 minutes then transfer to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. For longer storage, freeze in a single layer for up to 30 days.

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