Holiday Chocolate Cookies That Look Bakery-Perfect
These Black Forest Cookies capture the essence of the classic cake in chewy, chocolatey form. Packed with cocoa, tart cherries, and creamy white chocolate, they’re perfect for the holidays.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
Ingredients
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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3/4 cup brown sugar
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 tsp Kirsch or almond extract (optional)
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1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
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3/4 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
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1 tsp baking soda
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1/2 tsp salt
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3/4 cup dried tart cherries, chopped
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1/2–3/4 cup white chocolate chips or chunks
Instructions
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Cream butter and sugars until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then extracts.
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In a separate bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt. Mix into wet ingredients until combined.
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Stir in cherries and white chocolate. Chill dough 1 hour.
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Scoop dough onto lined baking sheets. Bake at 350°F for 9–11 minutes.
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Cool on pan 5 minutes, then transfer to rack. Optional: drizzle with melted white chocolate.
Notes
Store in airtight container for 5 days. Dough can be frozen up to 2 months. For extra cherry flavor, soak dried cherries in Kirsch before adding.