Black Forest Cookies

photo by moonpoodle


- Ready In:
- 2hrs 40mins
- Ingredients:
- 11
- Serves:
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36
ingredients
- 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
directions
- 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.
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Reviews
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These were really yummy and decadent. I loved the cherries (which I don't usually have access to, but worth it if you can get them). I think it would have been easier to make these with a portion scoop, since mine tended to fall apart. I think I should have compacted them more before baking. I tried to use waxed paper instead of parchment because I was out, and didn't like the result. The second set (3rd pan that I didn't have prepared) I greased heavily which worked ok. I will make sure I have the parchment next time though.
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Tweaks
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Outstanding cookies! Very rich and very chocolately, reminiscent of brownies. The chocolate chunks and dried cherries are a wonderful combo. I melted the chocolate and butter in the microwave and subbed light brown sugar for the dark brown. This was one of my choices for the Pick A Chef game--I made an excellent choice! Thanks for posting the recipe!
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