Description
Black Forest Cookies are a delightful twist on the classic cake, combining rich chocolate, sweet cherries, and a soft, chewy texture. Perfect for holiday baking, snacks, or gifting, these cookies deliver indulgent chocolate and cherry flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
1 cup (220 g) packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups (300 g) all-purpose flour
1/2 cup (50 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups (260 g) semi-sweet chocolate chunks
1 cup (150 g) dried or maraschino cherries, chopped
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually combine with wet ingredients.
5. Fold in chocolate chunks and chopped cherries.
6. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
7. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until cookies are set but still soft.
8. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use fresh or frozen cherries for juicier cookies.
Add a sprinkle of sea salt on top before baking for contrast.
Replace semi-sweet chocolate with dark chocolate for richer flavor.
Roll dough in mini chocolate chips for extra chocolatey cookies.
Store in an airtight container to keep them soft.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg