Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our Black Forest Chocolate Chip Cookies, a harmonious blend of classic flavors and textures. These delectable treats combine the richness of chocolate chips with the tangy sweetness of cherries, all wrapped in a soft and chewy cookie embrace. With three irresistible variations - the traditional Black Forest, the White Chocolate Cherry, and the Gluten-Free Black Forest - this recipe caters to every palate and dietary preference. Embark on this baking adventure and create a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.
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BLACK FOREST COOKIES
These rich, chewy cookies were inspired by black forest cake, a classic German dessert that combines chocolate and cherries.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Time 1h40m
Yield Makes 36
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line three baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, baking powder; and salt; set aside.
- Place chopped chocolate and butter in a large heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water; stir until melted and smooth. Remove from heat; whisk in sugars, then eggs, until smooth.
- Whisk in dry ingredients just until combined (do not overmix). Fold in chocolate chunks and dried cherries; press plastic wrap directly onto surface of dough, and refrigerate until firm, 30 to 45 minutes.
- Drop mounds of dough (equal to 2 level tablespoons) about 2 inches apart onto prepared sheets. Bake just until edges are firm (but not darkening), 11 to 13 minutes. Cool on baking sheets 1 to 2 minutes; transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
BLACK FOREST CHOCOLATE CHIP & CHERRY COOKIES
An excellent cookie for chocolate and cherry lovers alike. As you may know, the appellation 'Black Forest' does in fact refer to a forest of that name found in Germany, where the Black Forest Gateau was believed to have originated. Since then chefs have used their imagination to apply the combination of chocolate and tart cherries, customarily soaked in Kirschwasser (also credited to that region, where tart morello cherries grow) to a number of different desserts and delicacies. That being said, this delicious cookie is very adaptable to suit different tastes. It can be made without the chocolate (just add an extra 1/2 cup or so of cherries), extra chocolatey (add 2/3 cup unsw cocoa powder to the batter with the flour), kid friendly (soak the cherries in juice or a simply syrup), or easily halved. These cookies are very moist and chewy, which I love, but if you prefer crunchier cookies you may want to use a different batter base. This recipe is adapted from Dede Wilson's "Chocolate Chip Cookies". Cook time includes chill time. Cheers!
Provided by Oenophilly
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 2h12m
Yield 50 cookies, 50 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Microwave the cherries and Kirsch on high for about a minute. Let them sit for 15 minutes to plump the cherries and cool down.
- Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt together in a medium bowl.
- In a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high, beat (using the flat paddle attachment) butter until creamy, about 2 minutes.
- Add sugars gradually, beating until light and fluffly, about 3 minutes. Scrape down the bowl as needed.
- Beat in extracts and then eggs.
- Turn the mixer down to low and add the flour in three increments, scraping down the bowl frequently. Do not overmix - I usually turn off the mixer and hand mix the last remains.
- Stir in the chocolate chunks, the cooled cherries, and up to 1 tbsp of the kirsch (discard, or drink, the rest!).
- Cover the bowl and chill for at least 2 hours
- Preheat the oven to 375°F Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper or grease them.
- Drop chilled dough by rounded tablespoon at 2 inch intervals (they spread out a good bit) onto the sheets.
- Bake for about 12 minutes (give or take based on your 'chewiness' preference), or until the edges and tops turn golden brown. Remove from the oven, cool for several minutes, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 126.4, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 17.2, Sodium 78.2, Carbohydrate 14.3, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 6.8, Protein 2.1
BLACK FOREST COOKIES
From Everyday Food. I haven't tried these yet, but am planning adding to my Holiday cookie baskets. Update: Thanks to Gayla's kind review I had to make these NOW. Soooo glad I did, some of the best cookies I've ever made. Almost like a chocolate covered cherry cookie. Maybe I just make big cookies, but I only ended up with about 24, and 11 1/2 minutes was just the right bake time for my oven.
Provided by kitchenslave03
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 2h40m
Yield 36 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350. Line three baking sheets with parchment. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- Place chopped chocolate and butter in a large heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water; stir until melted and smooth. Remove from heat; whisk in sugars, then eggs til smooth.
- Whisk in dry ingredients just until combined (do not overmix). Fold in chocolate chunks and cherries; press plastic wrap onto surface of dough and refrigerate 30 to 45 minutes.
- Drop mounds of dough (equal to 2 level tablespoons), about 2 inches apart, onto prepared sheets. Bake just until edges are firm (but not darkening) 11 to 13 minutes. Cool on baking sheets 1 to 2 minutes; transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
BLACK FOREST CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
Bite into these cookies and you instantly taste the intense chocolate flavor. They melt in your mouth and really remind us of a Black Forest dessert. The cookie is buttery and chocolaty. The rich chocolate is the perfect combination with the sweet dried cherry. This recipe makes a lot of cookies - perfect for a crowd or even...
Provided by Cheri Echard
Categories Fruit Desserts
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 375 F. In a large bowl, stir together well, flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. (You can sift if you like to mix cocoa more easily, but stirring works.)
- 2. In medium bowl cream butter, sugars and vanilla until creamy.
- 3. Add eggs, beat well.
- 4. Gradually add flour mixture, beating well.
- 5. Stir in chocolate chips, nuts, and cherries.
- 6. Drop by rounded teaspoons onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
- 7. Bake 10-12 minutes until tops are lightly set. (Time can vary depending on where you live.) Note: Underbake by a minute or two if you are shipping, and they will stay moist and chewy longer.
- 8. Cool slightly. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely.
BLACK FOREST CRINKLE COOKIES
From Cuisine at Home 2006 Cookie Book. Chocolate crinkles with dried cherries and chocolate added for extra richness.
Provided by Bettie 2
Categories Dessert
Time 38m
Yield 2 dozen cookies
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together, set aside.
- Melt butter.
- Add cocoa to melted butter, whisking until smooth.
- Stir in egg, coffee mixture, and vanilla, fully blending in each one before adding the next.
- Stir chocolate mixture into flour mixture until just combined.
- Fold chocolate chips and cherries into the dough until evenly distributed.
- Shape into generous two inch balls.
- Roll balls in powder sugar two times and arange in baking sheets, spacing two inches apart.
- Bake for 12 -14 minutes, or until cookies are cracked, but still soft; do not ovrbake.
BLACK FOREST ICEBOX COOKIES
These rich chocolate wafers are the perfect complement to the creamy filling's sweet-tart tones. Chill for up to four hours; any longer and the wafers get too soft to pick up with your hands. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 20m
Yield 20 cookies.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Add the cherries, juice blend and lemon juice. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; if desired, stir in food coloring. Cool to room temperature. , In a small bowl, combine the mascarpone cheese, confectioners' sugar and brandy. Spread about 1 teaspoon cheese mixture onto each of 20 wafers; layer each with 2 teaspoons cherry mixture. Top with remaining wafers. Place on a waxed paper-lined baking pan., Place chocolate chips in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chips; whisk until smooth. Drizzle over cookies. Refrigerate, covered, for up to 4 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 81mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
Tips:
- Use high-quality chocolate: The type of chocolate you use will greatly affect the flavor of your cookies. Use a good quality dark chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 70%.
- Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing the dough will make the cookies tough. Mix the ingredients until they are just combined.
- Chill the dough before baking: Chilling the dough will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
- Bake the cookies at a high temperature: Baking the cookies at a high temperature will help them develop a crispy exterior and a chewy interior.
- Don't overbake the cookies: Overbaking the cookies will make them dry and crumbly. Bake the cookies until they are just set.
Conclusion:
Black forest chocolate chip cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They are perfect for any occasion, from birthday parties to holiday gatherings. With their rich chocolate flavor and chewy texture, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.
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