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Black Forest Cookies

Decadent Black Forest Cookies: Soft, Chewy Chocolate Bliss

These Black Forest Cookies are soft, chewy, and filled with rich chocolate and tart cherries, perfect for any dessert lover.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened, can substitute with coconut oil
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar adds moisture and chewiness
  • 1 large egg binder for the dough
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract or use almond extract
  • 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder for deep chocolate flavor
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda leavening agent
  • 1/4 tsp salt enhances flavor
For the Mix-Ins
  • 1/2 cup maraschino cherries drained & finely chopped
  • 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or dark chocolate chips for bolder taste
  • additional cherries and chocolate chips for topping

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • cookie scoop
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350º F (175º C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment or silicone.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter and brown sugar until smooth and creamy.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the mixture, mixing until fully incorporated.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt, then gradually incorporate into the wet mixture.
  5. Fold in the chopped cherries and chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  6. Scoop heaping tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart and pressing extra chocolate chips and cherries on top.
  7. Bake for 13-15 minutes until set around the edges but soft in the center, then cool on the baking sheet for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, ensure cherries are thoroughly drained and bake only one tray at a time for even results.

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