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Black Forest Cookies A plate filled with freshly baked black forest cookies, topped with red cherries and white chocolate chips, looking soft and delicious

Black Forest Cookies

These irresistible soft Black Forest Cookies bring the delicious flavors of Black Forest cake to life in every bite, with rich chocolate, maraschino cherries, and white chocolate chips.
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Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, European
Keyword: Black Forest, cherry cookies, chocolate cookies, dessert
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 14 minutes
refrigeration time: 1 minute
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 24
Calories: 138kcal
Cost: $4

Equipment

  • 1 Handheld mixer or stand mixer Used for creaming butter and sugar.
  • 1 Cookie scoop (#50 size) For shaping uniform cookie dough balls that bake evenly.
  • 1 Parchment paper or silicone baking mat Prevents cookies from sticking and makes cleanup easy.
  • 1 Wire cooling rack Allows air circulation to prevent cookies from becoming soggy.

Ingredients

  • 1 and ⅓ cups 165g all-purpose flour (For the base of the dough)
  • ¼ cup + 2 tbsp 36g Dutch-processed cocoa powder (Adds rich chocolate flavor)
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda Leavening agent
  • ¼ teaspoon salt Balances sweetness
  • ½ cup 115g unsalted butter (Room temperature for easy creaming)
  • 1 cup 210g granulated sugar (Provides sweetness)
  • 1 large egg Room temperature for smoother mixing
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For flavor
  • 7 ounces 200g maraschino cherries (Chopped and drained well to remove moisture)
  • ½ cup 90g white chocolate chips (For creaminess and sweetness)

Instructions

  • Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, use a handheld mixer or stand mixer to cream the butter and sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes). Lower the speed to medium, add the egg and vanilla, and beat until combined.
    A glass mixing bowl with cookie dough in the process of being mixed by an electric hand mixer. The dough contains chopped cherries and white chocolate chips
  • Slowly add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients while mixing on low, beating until just combined. Stir in the white chocolate chips and chopped cherries until evenly distributed. Cover and refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour, or up to 3 days.
    A close-up of black forest cookie dough with chopped cherries and white chocolate chips mixed in, with a cookie scoop visible beside the bowl.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  • Scoop the dough using a cookie scoop and roll into balls. Arrange the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until the edges are set and the centers are no longer shiny. Remove from the oven and let cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
    A plate filled with freshly baked black forest cookies, topped with red cherries and white chocolate chips, looking soft and delicious

Notes

These cookies are a quick and easy way to enjoy the classic flavors of Black Forest cake without all the layers. The cherries add a nice pop of sweetness, and the white chocolate chips offer a creamy, smooth finish. A perfect treat for any occasion!

Nutrition

Serving: 30g | Calories: 138kcal (7%) | Carbohydrates: 21g (7%) | Protein: 1g (2%) | Fat: 6g (9%) | Saturated Fat: 4g (25%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 19mg (6%) | Sodium: 59mg (3%) | Potassium: 40mg (1%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 15g (17%) | Vitamin A: 145IU (3%) | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 17mg (2%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)
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