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Soft and Chewy Black Forest Chocolate Cherry Cookies

A stack of three rich, dark chocolate cherry cookies, with one cookie broken open to show the gooey interior and bright red cherries.
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Make these decadent chocolate cherry cookies that taste like Black Forest cake. This recipe delivers rich, fudgy chocolate mixed with tart cherries for a soft and chewy texture perfect for holidays or cookie exchanges.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped dried tart cherries
  • 1/2 cup maraschino cherries, drained and patted dry
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chunks (for fudgy centers)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Stir in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, dried tart cherries, and the patted-dry maraschino cherries.
  7. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie. Press a few dark chocolate chunks onto the top of each dough ball for extra fudgy flavor.
  8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. The edges should be set, but the centers should still look slightly soft for a chewy texture.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For the best Black Forest flavor, use high-quality, dark cocoa powder.
  • Patting the maraschino cherries very dry prevents excess moisture from spreading in the dough.
  • If you prefer a more intense chocolate flavor, use dark chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet.
  • These cookies are excellent for holiday cookie exchanges; they stay soft for several days when stored in an airtight container.

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