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Black Forest Cookies

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Soft and chewy chocolate cookies loaded with maraschino cherries and chocolate chips, inspired by the flavors of Black Forest cake.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup maraschino cherries, well-drained and finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (plus extra for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together butter and brown sugar until smooth. Add egg and vanilla, mixing until combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients.
  4. Fold in chopped cherries and chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  5. Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheet. Press extra cherries and chocolate chips on top for decoration.
  6. Bake for 13–15 minutes, until set but still soft in the center. Do not overbake.
  7. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

  • No chilling required these cookies are ready to bake right away.
  • Drain cherries well to avoid excess moisture in the dough.
  • Pressing extra toppings onto the dough before baking gives a bakery-style look.
  • Freeze baked cookies for up to 3 months; thaw in the refrigerator.

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