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Black Forest Cookies

Irresistible Black Forest Cookies for Your Holiday Baking

Delight in the festive flavors of Black Forest Cookies, combining rich chocolate and tart cherries for a perfect holiday treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: German
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Can substitute with dark chocolate if preferred.
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour For gluten-free option, use almond flour.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Substitute with coconut sugar for a lower glycemic option.
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Use light or dark based on flavor preference.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Substitute with coconut oil for dairy-free version.
  • 1 large Egg For vegan option, use applesauce or a flax egg.
  • 1 cup Cherries Dried or fresh; dark chocolate chips can be a substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Best not to substitute.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • cookie scoop
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and baking soda.
  3. In a large bowl, beat unsalted butter with both sugars until light and fluffy for about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Add egg and vanilla to the mixture, continuing to mix until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
  6. Fold in the cherries gently to distribute throughout the dough.
  7. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
  8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or freeze for longer storage.

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