Description
Indulge in the refined pleasure of Black Forest Chocolate Chip Cookies, a splendid twist on a classic treat that combines rich chocolate and tart cherries.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup dried tart cherries, coarsely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy, about 3–4 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Incorporate the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and chopped cherries gently, ensuring even distribution.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers remain soft.
- Cool the cookies on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
For an elegant presentation, dust lightly with powdered sugar or garnish with fresh cherries. Serve with vanilla or cherry ice cream. To retain moisture, store in an airtight container with a piece of bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg