Description
Black Forest Cookies combine the rich, indulgent flavor of dark chocolate with the sweet and tart profile of cherries, inspired by the traditional German Black Forest cake. Soft, chewy, and bursting with chocolatey goodness, they make for a decadent treat with a touch of nostalgia.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup dried cherries (or chocolate-covered cherries)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and dried cherries evenly into the dough.
- Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to portion dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are set but centers are still soft.
- Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use chocolate-covered cherries for an extra decadent twist.
- Swap dried cherries with raspberries or other berries for a variation.
- Do not overbake to maintain chewy texture.
- Add orange zest or a pinch of cinnamon for extra depth of flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: black forest cookies, chocolate cherry cookies, German cookies, dessert cookies, chewy chocolate cookies