Black Forest Cookies – Christmas Cookies Ideas
Black Forest Cookies – Christmas Cookies Ideas are a festive delight that combines the rich flavors of chocolate with the tart sweetness of cherry. Perfect for holiday gatherings or as a thoughtful homemade gift, these cookies feature a luscious white chocolate filling and a vibrant cherry jam center. Their eye-catching presentation makes them a standout treat on any dessert table. With an easy preparation process and customizable filling options, you can create a batch that suits your taste. Bring joy to your holiday season with these delectable cookies that are sure to impress family and friends.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 42 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Ingredients
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- 2 3/4 cups flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 packet vanilla sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 7 ounces white chocolate
- 3.4 fluid ounces heavy cream
- 10.5 ounces cherry jam (strained)
- Optional: 1-2 tablespoons cherry schnapps
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Combine flour, butter, sugar, vanilla sugar, egg, and cocoa powder in a mixing bowl until smooth. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30-60 minutes.
- Make the Filling: Finely chop white chocolate and boil heavy cream. Pour over chocolate, stir until melted, then chill for several hours.
- Preheat Oven: Set oven to 320°F (or 356°F for conventional ovens).
- Roll Out Dough: On a floured surface, roll out chilled dough, cut circles, and create holes in half for filling.
- Bake: Arrange cookies on parchment-lined sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes; cool completely.
- Dip in Chocolate: Melt dark chocolate and dip cookies with holes; sprinkle with chopped dark chocolate.
- Fill Cookies: Beat cooled filling until creamy, pipe onto solid cookies, and fill centers with warmed cherry jam.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg