Shelly's Recipe

SMALL BATCH BLACK FOREST COOKIES

Category: Cookies

1/2 cup flour
1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
¾ cup plus 1 cup (divided use) bittersweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup unsalted butter, cut in small pieces
1/4 cup sugar
2 tbsp packed dark brown sugar
1 large egg
3/4 cups dried cherries, preferably tart of sour

Don't preheat the oven yet because the dough needs a quick chill.

In a small bowl, stir together flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt; set aside.

Place the 3/4 cup chocolate chips and butter in a large microwave-safe bowl. Heat on high for 30 seconds; stir and repeat until chocolate is melted. whisk in both sugars. If mixture seem very hot, let it cool for a few minutes, then stir in the egg.

Stir in dry ingredients just until combined (do not over mix). Fold in chocolate chunks and cherries; press plastic wrap onto surface of dough and refrigerate 30 to 45 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or non-stick foil.

Drop well-rounded tbsp of dough, about 2 inches apart, onto prepared sheets. Bake just until edges are firm -- 11 to 13 minutes. Cool on baking sheets 1 to 2 minutes; transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.