Black Forest Chocolate Cookies with Cherries & Cream
Rich and fudgy Black Forest cookies with dark chocolate chunks and tart dried cherries. A festive twist on a classic holiday favorite, perfect for Christmas baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour (includes chilling)
- Yield: 1 hour (includes chilling) 1x
Ingredients
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
3/4 cup dark or semi-sweet chocolate chunks
1/2 cup chopped dried tart cherries or cherry preserves
Instructions
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Whisk flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
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In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugars until smooth.
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Beat in egg and vanilla.
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Mix in dry ingredients until just combined.
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Fold in chocolate chunks and dried cherries (or add preserves later).
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Chill dough for 30 minutes.
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Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment.
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Scoop 2-tbsp dough balls. If using preserves, make a well and add 1/2 tsp jam.
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Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are set.
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Cool on pan 5 minutes, then transfer to rack.
Notes
Use Dutch cocoa for richer flavor. Soak cherries for extra juiciness. Store in airtight container up to 5 days.