Black Forest Cookies
These black forest cookies are soft, chewy, rich and indulgent- perfect to make and enjoy during the holidays!
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips plus extra for garnish
- ½ cup chopped cherries plus extra for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until a dough forms.
- Fold in the chopped cherries and semi-sweet chocolate chips, distributing them evenly throughout the dough.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Top with additional chopped cherries and chocolate chips, if desired.
- Bake for 13–15 minutes, until the edges are slightly crisp.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 2–3 minutes.
- Transfer the cookies to a wire rack and allow them to cool completely.
Notes
- Use softened butter rather than melted butter for the best dough texture.
- Fresh cherries can be replaced with dried cherries.
- Avoid overbaking if you want soft, chewy cookies.
- Store completely cooled cookies in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
- Serve with milk or vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent dessert.