black forest cookies

Recipe by
Leslie Speed Dutton
Franklin, TX

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.

yield 4 dozen
prep time 20 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For black forest cookies

  • 1/2 c
    unsalted butter (1 stick)
  • 1 c
    sugar
  • 1 lg
    egg
  • 1 3/4 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1/3 c
    cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    baking soda
  • 3 Tbsp
    kirsch (cherry brandy)*
  • 1 c
    dried tart cherries
  • 1/4 c
    powdered sugar

How To Make black forest cookies

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • 2
    Cream 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.
  • 3
    Shape 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.
  • 4
    Bake 15 minutes or until tops feel firm when touched.
  • 5
    Transfer cookies to wire racks; let cool. Store in airtight container.
  • 6
    Note: *Kirsch can be substituted with 1 teaspoon of almond extract plus 2 Tablespoons of water.

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