Description
Indulge in the festive delight of Black Forest Christmas Cookies, where rich chocolate meets sweet cherry preserves in a delectable treat that embodies the spirit of the holiday season. These cookies are not just visually stunning with their whipped cream topping and dark chocolate shavings, but they also offer a heavenly taste experience that will impress your guests. Perfect for holiday gatherings, gift-giving, or cozy nights at home, these easy-to-make cookies are a must-try during winter months. With simple steps and common ingredients, you’ll have a delightful batch ready to share—or savor all by yourself.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cherry preserves
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- ½ cup dark chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; gradually combine with wet ingredients.
- Chill dough for at least an hour. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet.
- Shape dough into tablespoon-sized balls and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set; cool on a wire rack.
- Whip cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Assemble by spreading cherry preserves on cooled cookies and topping with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 139
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 68mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 29mg