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Black Forest Cookies Recipe

Jennifer Watson
I'm so thrilled to share my favorite Black Forest Cookies recipe with you! 🍪 These delights are packed with rich chocolate, cherries, and cream cheese frosting. Get ready to impress your friends and family with these tasty treats!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 Pieces
Calories 120 kcal

Equipment

  • Here's what you'll need to make my yummy Black Forest Cookies:
  • Mixing bowls: To combine all the ingredients.
  • Measuring cups and spoons: To ensure perfect measurements.
  • Electric mixer: It makes mixing everything a breeze.
  • Baking sheets: For baking those delicious cookies.
  • Parchment paper: Keeps the cookies from sticking and makes cleaning up easier.
  • Wire rack: Essential for cooling the cookies after baking.
  • Having all the right tools makes the process fun and smooth. 😄

Ingredients
  

Gather these ingredients to whip up these awesome cookies:

  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup dried cherries
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • Cream cheese frosting: Optional but adds that extra touch!

Pro Tip: Using quality cocoa powder makes a huge difference!

Instructions
 

Let's get baking!

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Mix butter and sugar with an electric mixer until creamy.
  • Add eggs and vanilla and beat until smooth.
  • Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt in another bowl. Gradually add to the butter mixture.
  • Stir in cherries and chocolate chips by hand.
  • Drop tablespoons of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes. Let them cool on a wire rack.

Optional: Top with cream cheese frosting once cooled! 😋

    Notes

    Cherries: Use tart cherries for the best flavor.
    Frosting: Cream cheese frosting is amazing, but you can skip it if you want.
    Storage: Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
    I'm excited for you to try this recipe! Know some friends who love cookies too? Share this with them and spread the happiness. 😊
    Keyword Black Forest Desserts, Cherry Chocolate Treats, Chocolate cherry cookies, Cream Cheese Frosted Cookies, Decadent Cookies Recipes, Easy holiday cookies, Festive Cookie Recipes, Homemade chocolate treats