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Black Forest Cookies

Decadent Black Forest Cookies You Can't Resist Making

Indulge in Black Forest Cookies, a delightful twist on the classic dessert, combining rich chocolate and tart cherries in every bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 140
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 0.5 cups Butter Softened to room temperature
  • 0.5 cups Brown Sugar Can replace with coconut sugar
  • 0.5 cups Granulated Sugar Use a sugar substitute for less calories
  • 2 large Eggs Flax eggs can be used as a vegan alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Almond extract can be used
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Swap with gluten-free flour if needed
  • 0.5 cups Cocoa Powder Dutch-processed cocoa for deeper flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Ensure freshness for optimal rise
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt No substitutions needed
For the Mix-ins
  • 1 cups Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips Or use dark/white chocolate chips
  • 0.5 cups Dried Cherries Finely chopped fresh cherries can be used
For Garnishing
  • 1 tablespoon Powdered Sugar Optional for dusting

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Cookie scoop
  • hand mixer
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture, mixing until combined.
  5. Fold in chocolate chips and dried cherries until evenly distributed.
  6. Drop rounded balls of dough onto the baking sheet, leaving space between them.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
  8. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 140kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Experiment with different mix-ins like nuts or other dried fruits while keeping the balance of flavors.

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