Description
Soft, fudgy chocolate cookies studded with juicy cherries and melty chocolate chips — these Black Forest Cookies deliver all the decadence of the classic dessert in every bite!
Ingredients
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup granulated sugar
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½ cup brown sugar, packed
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2 large eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
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⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 tsp baking soda
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½ tsp salt
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1 cup semisweet or dark chocolate chips
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¾ cup chopped dried cherries (or jarred maraschino cherries, well-drained and chopped)
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Optional: extra chocolate chips or white chocolate for drizzling
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat oven:
Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2️⃣ Cream butter and sugars:
In a large bowl, beat together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3️⃣ Add eggs and vanilla:
Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
4️⃣ Mix dry ingredients:
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
5️⃣ Combine:
Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6️⃣ Fold in mix-ins:
Stir in chocolate chips and chopped cherries.
7️⃣ Scoop and bake:
Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are set and centers look slightly soft.
8️⃣ Cool and serve:
Let cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks. Drizzle with melted white chocolate if desired.
Notes
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Use dried tart cherries for a more authentic “Black Forest” flavor.
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If using maraschino cherries, make sure they are very well-drained to avoid extra moisture.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 12 min