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Chewy Black Forest Cookies

Deliciously chewy cookies infused with rich chocolate and sweet-tart cherries, inspired by Black Forest cake.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Mix-Ins
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup dried cherries (or fresh cherries, pitted and chopped)
Optional
  • as needed powdered sugar for dusting

Method
 

Prepare the Dough
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
  4. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture, mixing well until combined.
Combine the Mixtures
  1. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until no flour is visible. Avoid overmixing.
  2. Gently fold in the dark chocolate chips and dried cherries, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Form and Bake
  1. Using a cookie scoop or a tablespoon, drop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  2. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges appear set but the centers are still soft.
  3. Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

To keep your cookies fresh, store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. They can also be frozen for up to three months. When ready to enjoy, let them thaw at room temperature or warm them in the microwave for about 10-15 seconds.