Description
Black forest cookies merge rich chocolate with tart cherries in a delightful German-inspired treat. Chocolate lovers will savor these indulgent cookies packed with deep cocoa flavor and sweet cherry notes.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup (177 ml) semi-sweet chocolate chips, plus extra for garnish
- ½ cup (118 ml) drained & finely chopped maraschino cherries, plus extra for garnish
- ¼ cup (½ stick or 113 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set temperature to 350°F (175°C), ensuring consistent heat distribution for perfect cookie texture.
- Create Butter Base: Cream softened butter and brown sugar until light and airy, forming a smooth foundation for the cookie dough.
- Blend Wet Ingredients: Whisk in egg and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly to create a uniform, silky mixture that binds the ingredients together.
- Combine Dry Components: Sift flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt, eliminating potential clumps and ensuring even flavor distribution.
- Form Cookie Dough: Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture, creating a rich chocolate dough, then carefully incorporate chopped maraschino cherries and semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- Prepare for Baking: Scoop dough onto ungreased baking sheets, strategically placing extra cherries and chocolate chips on top of each cookie mound for visual and flavor enhancement.
- Bake to Perfection: Place in preheated oven for 13-15 minutes, watching for slightly crisp edges and a soft, tender center that promises a delightful texture.
- Cool and Set: Allow cookies to rest on baking sheet for 2-3 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, letting flavors meld and develop their full potential.
Notes
Cherries Matter: Use high-quality maraschino cherries and drain them completely to prevent excess moisture from compromising cookie texture.
Chocolate Precision: Opt for good-quality semi-sweet chocolate chips with at least 50% cocoa content for deeper, richer flavor complexity.
Temperature Control: Let butter and egg reach room temperature before mixing to ensure smoother dough and more consistent cookie structure.
Storage Strategy: Store cooled cookies in an airtight container with parchment between layers to maintain softness and prevent sticking for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg