Black Forest Cookies – Elegant Chocolate Cookies for Christmas Gifts
Chewy, chocolate-rich cookies packed with dark chocolate chunks and tart cherries — a festive nod to the classic Black Forest cake, perfect for holiday baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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¾ cup brown sugar
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½ cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 tsp baking soda
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½ tsp salt
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1 cup dried tart cherries, chopped
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1½ cups dark chocolate chunks or chips
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2 tbsp Kirsch (optional)
Instructions
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Soak cherries in warm water or Kirsch for 10–15 minutes, then drain and pat dry.
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Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
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Beat in eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
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In a separate bowl, sift flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt. Add to wet ingredients and mix until combined.
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Fold in chocolate and cherries.
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Chill dough for 30–60 minutes.
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment.
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Scoop dough into balls and place 2 inches apart.
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Bake 10–12 minutes, until edges are set and centers soft.
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Cool 5 minutes on pan before transferring to wire rack.
Notes
Add almond extract for a cherry-almond variation. Drizzle cooled cookies with melted white chocolate for decoration. Store airtight or freeze.