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Black Forest Cookies

Irresistible Black Forest Cookies Bursting with Flavor

Indulge in nostalgic Black Forest Cookies, blending chocolate and cherry for a delightful treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour measured accurately
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Fruity Burst
  • 1 cup maraschino cherries finely chopped
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
For Topping
  • 1/2 cup additional chopped maraschino cherries
  • 1/2 cup extra chocolate chips

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cream together the softened butter and brown sugar in a mixing bowl until smooth.
  3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
  5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients gradually, mixing until just combined.
  6. Fold in the chopped maraschino cherries and semi-sweet chocolate chips.
  7. Scoop spoonfuls of cookie dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set.
  9. Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
  10. Garnish your cookies with additional chopped maraschino cherries and chocolate chips.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container. Best enjoyed within a few days for optimal flavor and texture.

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