black forest cookies
If you like Black Forest cake, you will LOVE these cookies. They are perfect for chocolate lovers, too. They make the perfect addition to any Christmas cookie spread.
prep time
20 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
Bake
yield
4 dozen
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 3 tablespoons kirsch (cherry brandy)*
- 1 cup dried tart cherries
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
How To Make black forest cookies
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Step 1Preheat oven to 350°F.
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Step 2Cream butter and sugar. Beat in egg. Whisk together flour, cocoa, salt and baking soda. Stir flour mixture into creamed butter mixture along with cherry brandy. Mix until well blended. Stir in dried cherries.
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Step 3Shape dough into 1-inch balls (2-teaspoon sized cookie scoop or rounded teaspoon amounts). Roll balls in powdered sugar and place 2-inches apart on lightly greased cookie sheets.
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Step 4Bake 15 minutes or until tops feel firm when touched.
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Step 5Transfer cookies to wire racks; let cool. Store in airtight container.
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Step 6Note: *Kirsch can be substituted with 1 teaspoon of almond extract plus 2 Tablespoons of water.
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