Description
Deliciously rich cookies inspired by the classic Black Forest cake, combining dark chocolate and tart cherries for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp sea salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 cup dried cherries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and sea salt in a medium bowl.
- Cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Incorporate the eggs one at a time and add the vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Combine the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and dried cherries by hand.
- Scoop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space in between.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are set but centers are slightly soft.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Enjoy your cookies warm or at room temperature.
Notes
These cookies can be frozen before baking. Store in an airtight container for freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Black Forest Cookies, chocolate cookies, cherry cookies, dessert recipes, family recipes