Best 9 Black Forest Cookies Recipes

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Indulge in a delectable journey with our Black Forest Cookies, a delightful treat that harmonizes the rich flavors of chocolate, cherries, and a hint of Kirsch. These cookies are not only visually stunning with their iconic black and white swirl, but also promise an explosion of taste in every bite. From a classic Black Forest Cookie recipe that stays true to tradition to creative variations like our Black Forest Thumbprint Cookies and Black Forest Linzer Cookies, this article offers a range of recipes to suit every palate. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary adventure, these recipes will guide you step-by-step in creating these delectable cookies that are perfect for any occasion.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BLACK FOREST COOKIES



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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

1 cup all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup packed dark-brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 package (about 12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chunks
1 1/2 cups dried cherries

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 COOKIES



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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

1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut in small pieces
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup dark brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
12 ounces semisweet chocolate chunks
1 1/2 cups dried cherries

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 ICEBOX COOKIES



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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

3 tablespoons sugar
4 teaspoons cornstarch
Dash salt
3/4 cup fresh or frozen pitted tart cherries (thawed), coarsely chopped
3/4 cup cherry juice blend
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 to 2 drops red food coloring, optional
1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon cherry brandy
1 package (9 ounces) chocolate wafers
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream

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.

BLACK FOREST SANDWICH COOKIES



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Speed up prep time for these sandwich cookies by using chocolate wafers from the cookie aisle. You can even make them ahead of time if you need a few extra minutes to decorate for a party. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon cherry brandy
1-1/2 cups cherry pie filling
48 chocolate wafers

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the cheese, confectioners' sugar and brandy. Spread 1 tablespoonful over a wafer; top with 1 tablespoonful pie filling and a second wafer. Repeat. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 78mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

BLACK FOREST CRINKLE COOKIES



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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

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter (4 tablespoons)
1/3 cup cocoa powder (not duch process)
1 egg
1 teaspoon instant coffee granules, mixed with
2 tablespoons hot water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/3 cup chocolate chips
1/3 cup dried tart cherry
3/4 cup powdered sugar

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 CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES



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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

2 1/4 c all-purpose flour
1/2 c Hersheys special dark cocoa powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 c butter, softened (2 sticks)
1 c brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 c granulated sugar
1 tsp real vanilla extract
2 eggs
1 pkg Hershey's special dark chocolate chips, 12 oz.
1 c pecans or walnuts, chopped
1 c dried cherries, Kirkland brand if you can get them, they are the juciest

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 THUMBPRINT COOKIES



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My creation is special because I have captured the flavors of two classic desserts, Black Forest Cake and Cherries Jubilee in a cookie. The fudgy chocolate cookie is filled with a no-coo cherry mixture. Chopped almonds compliment the amaretto flavor in the filling and the cookie is an eye-catcher and oh-so pretty to serve during the holidays.-Barbara Estabrook, Rhinelander, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup butter, softened
1-1/3 cups sugar
2 large egg yolks, room temperature
1/4 cup 2% milk
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon salt
FILLING:
1/2 cup dried cherries
1/2 cup cherry spreadable fruit
2 teaspoons Amaretto
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 egg whites, room temperature, lightly beaten
1-1/4 cups chopped almonds

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg yolks, milk and extract. Combine the flour, cocoa and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour., In a food processor, combine the cherries, spreadable fruit, Amaretto and lemon zest. Cover and pulse until chopped; set aside. Place egg whites and almonds in separate shallow bowls. Roll dough into 1-in. balls. Coat in egg whites, then roll in almonds., Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, make an indentation in the center of each cookie. Fill with cherry mixture. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 44mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

BLACK FOREST CRINKLE COOKIES



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Categories     Chocolate     Dessert     Bake     Christmas

Yield 48 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 c all purpose flour
1 1/2 c sugar
1 1/2 t baing powder
1/2 t salt
1 stick unsalted butter
2/3 c cocoa powder
(not dutch processed)
2 eggs
2 t instant coffee granuals mixed with 4T water
1 t vanilla extract
2/3 c semisweet chocolate chips
2/3 c dried tart cherries (3oz)
1 1/2c powdered sugar

Steps:

  • WHISK flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl MELT butter in a second microwave safe bowl or small saucepan over low heat ADD cocoa to melted butter, whisking until smooth, STIR in eggs, coffee mixture, and vanilla, fully blending in each one before adding the next. STIR chocolate mixture into flour mixture just until combined FOLD chcoclate chips and cherries into the dough until evenly distributed. SHAPE into generous 2" balls using #40 cookie scoop or a heaping tablespoon measure ROLL balls in powdered sugar two times, then arrange on a prepared baking sheets, spacing 2" apart BAKE for 12-14 mins, or until cookies are cracked, yet still soft; DO NOT overbake Let cookies cool on the pan for 5 mins then transfer to rack

DEBBIE'S BLACK FOREST COOKIES



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Categories     Cookies     Egg     Christmas

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 c. butter
1 4-serving pkg. of instant chocolate pudding
1 egg
2 c. flour
1/2 c. cherry jam
1/3 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips
3 tbsp. butter

Steps:

  • Cream butter, add chocolate pudding, egg and flour. Beat until smooth. Roll 1 tbsp. batter into a ball, place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Make an indent with your thumb in the centre of each cookie. Bake at 325 for 5 minutes. Remove from heat, press indent again, fill with cherry jam. Continue baking for 10 to 15 minutes. Cool on wire rack. Melt chocolate chips and butter over low heat. Drizzle glaze over cooled cookies. May be frozen.

Tips:

  • Use good quality chocolate. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your cookies.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the cookies tough.
  • Chill the dough before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set. Overbaking will make them dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting set properly.

Conclusion:

Black Forest cookies are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their rich chocolate flavor, chewy texture, and sweet cherry filling, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give these Black Forest cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!

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