Indulge in the delightful fusion of rich chocolate and tart cherries with these irresistible Black Forest Cookies. Inspired by the classic German dessert, these cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with flavor. Perfect for chocolate lovers, these treats offer a wonderful balance of sweet and tart, making them an ideal choice for dessert after dinner, a festive holiday treat, or a delightful snack anytime.
Ingredients
Scale:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup dried cherries or chopped maraschino cherries
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then stir in the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and dried cherries until evenly distributed.
Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops look slightly cracked.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
