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Black Forest Cherry Cookies

Deliciously Decadent Black Forest Cherry Cookies to Savor

Indulge in the rich flavors of Black Forest Cherry Cookies, a gourmet twist on a classic favorite.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 42 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: German
Calories: 170

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 1 cup Soft Unsalted Butter Vegan butter works for a dairy-free version
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Brown sugar can impart a deeper flavor
  • 2 tbsp Vanilla Sugar Swap 1 tsp vanilla extract if unavailable
  • 1 large Egg Aquafaba is a great vegan alternative
  • 3 tbsp Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Consider Dutch-processed cocoa for a milder taste
For the Cream Filling
  • 8 oz White Chocolate Dairy-free white chocolate is available for a vegan option
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Coconut cream can be used as a dairy-free substitute
For the Cherry Center
  • 1 cup Cherry Jam/Jelly Use homemade or store-bought
  • 1 tbsp Cherry Liqueur (Optional) Omit or substitute with almond extract
For Decoration
  • 4 oz Dark/Milk Chocolate Choose according to taste preference
  • 2 oz Chopped Dark Chocolate Use the same type as the coating chocolate

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Cookie Cutter
  • baking tray
  • Wire rack
  • microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, soft unsalted butter, granulated sugar, vanilla sugar, egg, and unsweetened cocoa powder. Mix until a smooth dough forms. Wrap the dough in cling film and chill in the refrigerator for 30–60 minutes.
  2. While the dough chills, prepare the white chocolate cream. In a saucepan, bring the heavy cream to a gentle boil, then pour over the white chocolate, stirring until smooth. Cover and chill until firm.
  3. Preheat your oven to 160°C fan (180°C conventional). Roll out the chilled dough to 3-4mm thickness, cut out circles, and cut holes in half. Bake for 10–12 minutes until firm to the touch. Cool on a wire rack.
  4. Melt the dark or milk chocolate, dip cookie halves, and sprinkle chopped chocolate on top. Whip the chilled white chocolate cream until fluffy.
  5. Pipe the whipped cream around the base cookies, fill with cherry jam, and top with window cookies. Let sit briefly before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 170kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Assemble cookies just before serving for best texture. Store assembled cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage.

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