Black Forest Cookies 🍒🍫
Introduction
Indulge in the delightful combination of chocolate and cherries with these Black Forest Cookies. Inspired by the classic Black Forest cake, these cookies bring together the rich flavors of cocoa and the sweetness of maraschino cherries in a deliciously chewy treat. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are sure to impress your friends and family. Let’s dive into the recipe!
Ingredients
- ½ stick unsalted butter, softened (1/4 cup)
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup drained & finely chopped maraschino cherries, plus extra for garnish 🍒
- ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, plus extra for garnish 🍫
- Additional chopped maraschino cherries and chocolate chips for topping 🍒🍫
Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350º F (175º C). 🔥
2. Mix the Wet Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and brown sugar with an electric mixer for 1 minute, or until combined. Add in the egg and vanilla extract, and beat again until smooth and creamy. 🍯🥚
3. Prepare the Dry Ingredients
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing by hand with a spatula until a thick batter forms. 🥄
4. Add the Cherries and Chocolate Chips
Drain and finely chop the maraschino cherries, ensuring to pat the cherries to absorb as much excess liquid as possible. Add the chopped cherries and chocolate chips to the batter, mixing with a spatula until evenly distributed. 🍒🍫
5. Form the Cookies
Use a cookie scoop to drop dough balls onto a silicone-lined baking sheet. Press additional maraschino cherry pieces and chocolate chips all around the outside of the dough balls for extra flavor and visual appeal. 🍪
6. Bake the Cookies
Bake the cookies for 13-15 minutes, or until set. ⏳
7. Cool and Serve
Allow the cookies to cool to the touch on the baking sheet for about 15 minutes, then move them to a cooling rack to cool completely. 🌬️
Summary
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Enjoy these Black Forest Cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite hot beverage. The combination of rich chocolate and sweet cherries creates a decadent treat that will satisfy any sweet tooth. Happy baking! 🍒🍫
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Black Forest Cookies 🍒🍫
- Total Time: 30 min
Ingredients
½ stick unsalted butter, softened (1/4 cup)
¾ cup brown sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
½ cup drained & finely chopped maraschino cherries, plus extra for garnish 🍒
¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, plus extra for garnish 🍫
Additional chopped maraschino cherries and chocolate chips for topping 🍒🍫
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat the oven to 350º F (175º C). 🔥
2️⃣ In a mixing bowl, beat the butter and brown sugar with an electric mixer for 1 minute, or until combined. Add in the egg and vanilla extract, and beat again. 🍯🥚
3️⃣ In a separate small bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing by hand with a spatula. The batter will be thick. 🥄
4️⃣ Drain and finely chop the maraschino cherries, ensuring to pat the cherries to absorb as much excess liquid as possible. Add the chopped cherries and chocolate chips to the batter, mixing with a spatula until combined. 🍒🍫
5️⃣ Use a cookie scoop to drop dough balls onto a silicone-lined baking sheet. Press additional maraschino cherry pieces and chocolate chips all around the outside of the dough balls. 🍪
6️⃣ Bake for 13-15 minutes. ⏳
7️⃣ Allow the cookies to cool to the touch on the baking sheet for about 15 minutes, then move them to a cooling rack. 🌬️
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 15 min