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Black Forest Christmas Cookies

Decadent Black Forest Christmas Cookies to Delight You

Indulge in these decadent Black Forest Christmas Cookies, a luxurious blend of chocolate and cherry that will delight your holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup softened butter ensures a rich, creamy texture for your cookies.
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar provides sweetness that balances the cocoa flavor.
  • 2 large eggs binds the ingredients together.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract adds a warm, inviting aroma.
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour creates the structure for your cookies.
  • 0.75 cup cocoa powder delivers deep, chocolatey richness.
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder helps cookies rise and stay soft.
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda ensures a light texture.
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt enhances flavors and balances sweetness.
For the Filling & Topping
  • 1 cup cherry preserves gives a sweet and tart surprise.
  • 1 cup heavy cream used for whipping into a fluffy topping.
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar sweetens the whipped cream.
  • dark chocolate shavings elevates the presentation.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • hand mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cream the butter and sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, and stir in vanilla.
  2. Combine dry ingredients in a separate bowl and gradually add to the wet ingredients to form a soft dough.
  3. Chill the dough tightly covered in plastic wrap for at least 1 hour.
  4. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  5. Shape the dough into tablespoon-sized balls and arrange on the baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  6. Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes. Let cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
  7. Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
  8. Spread cherry preserves on each cooled cookie and top with whipped cream.
  9. Garnish with dark chocolate shavings before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill the dough for at least an hour to help maintain the cookies' shape. Ensure to whip your cream with cold equipment for best results.

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