Deliciously Decadent Black Forest Christmas Cookies to Savor
Indulge in Black Forest Christmas Cookies, a delightful blend of chocolate and cherry for the holiday season.
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- Electric Mixer
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 1 cup butter, softened ensure it's at room temperature for easy mixing
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar adds the perfect sweetness
- 2 large eggs helps bind the ingredients
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract adds flavor depth
- 2 cups all-purpose flour provides structure
- 0.75 cups cocoa powder makes the cookies chocolatey
- 1 teaspoon baking powder ensures fluffy cookies
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda adds chewiness
- 0.25 teaspoon salt enhances flavors
For the Topping
- 1 cup heavy cream whipped to fluffiness
- 0.5 cups powdered sugar sweetens and stabilizes the whipped cream
- cherry preserves sweet, fruity surprise
- dark chocolate shavings for decoration
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, sift the dry ingredients together and gradually mix into the wet ingredients.
- Cover and chill the dough for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Shape the chilled dough into tablespoon-sized balls and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set.
- Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a rack.
- Whip the cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Spread cherry preserves on each cookie and top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg
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