Filled with chocolate chips and dried cherries, these Triple Chocolate Cookies with Dried Cherries are a chocolate lover’s dream! Keep them slightly under-baked for a gooey, brownie-like center.
If you have extra dried cherries, make sure to check out my recipe for Lemon Scones with Nutmeg and Cherries and my Chocolate Cherry Streusel Rolls!
I’ve said it before, but I’m more of a citrus/coconut person vs a chocolate person.
Unless you are talking about these Triple Chocolate Cookies with Dried Cherries.
I don’t know what it is about the combination of chocolate and cherries, but it gets me every time.
I originally posted this recipe back in 2009. And they were called Black Forest Cookies then. I love black forest anything, so that is what drew me to this recipe.
I don’t think these cookies totally resemble black forest cake, besides the fact that they are chocolate and cherry, but that doesn’t make me love them any less. The cookies are almost brownie-like. I underbake them slightly so they remain a bit gooey. That gooey chocolate combined with semi-sweet and white chocolate chips, and the dried cherries makes such a decadent cookie.
I can only imagine how obsessed I’d be if I were a chocoholic!
What You’ll Need
These Triple Chocolate Cookies with Dried Cherries will probably take a little bit of planning because you probably won’t have everything on hand. But here is what you’ll need!
All-Purpose Flour – I use unbleached flour all-purpose flour, but for this recipe, bleached all-purpose will work just fine as well.
Baking Powder – this is the rising agent for these cookies.
Salt – this doesn’t make your cookies salty at all, but helps to balance the flavors.
Dark Chocolate – Ok, so if you use the good stuff in this recipe, your cookies will be amazing. And also very expensive because you need 16 oz. Since I don’t want to spend that much on a batch of cookies, I use dark chocolate chocolate chips. They are super easy to find these days and I haven’t had any problems using them in this recipe.
Butter – I use unsalted. If you use salted, cut back on the salt just a bit.
Eggs – yes, this recipe calls for 6 eggs. These cookies are super rich and almost brownie like, so you’ll need all the eggs.
Sugar – you’ll need both granulated sugar as well as light brown sugar for this recipe. The mix helps with flavor and texture.
Vanilla Extract – this calls for a whole tablespoon of vanilla, and I do like to use the full tablespoon for flavor.
Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips – more chocolate! You could also use chocolate chunks, as well.
White Chocolate Chips – these bring in some extra sweetness and cut through the chocolate a bit.
Dried Cherries – You should be able to find dried cherries in the baking aisle.
Tips and Tricks
These Triple Chocolate Cookies with Dried Cherries are not like your normal cookies – they aren’t a cookie you’ll make at a moment’s craving. They do take some time, but trust me – they are worth it!
- You’ll need a double boiler to melt the chocolate. Don’t worry – I don’t have one either. What I do is put a glass bowl (or you could use a nonreactive metal bowl) over a pan that has an inch or two of simmering water in it. The bowl needs to be big enough that it just sits on top and doesn’t touch the water. The chocolate goes in the bowl and is gently melted.
- You can also melt the chocolate in the microwave at 50% power, but it will scorch easily, so watch it carefully.
- Do not be alarmed if this doesn’t look like cookie dough when you are done mixing the dough. It is very loose and very sticky. It will set up as it is chilled, so be careful to set aside at least 6 hours for the dough to refrigerate.
- Even after it has been in the refrigerator for 6 hours, the dough is quite sticky. I usually use a cookie scoop, but I can’t with this recipe. I will use 2 spoons to scoop the dough and shape it carefully with my hands.
- I like to underbake these so that the center is still super soft and even gooey. You can bake them until they are set a little more than what I like, but don’t overbake as they will end up hard instead of chewy.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature.
- You can find instructions and tips for freezing cookie dough in my guide – How to Freeze Cookie Dough.
More Chocolate Cookies You Have to Try
Hot Cocoa Cookies
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies
Soft Chocolate Gingersnaps
Chocolate, Peanut Butter and Marshmallow Pudding Cookies
Chocolate Covered Cherry Delights
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Triple Chocolate Cookies with Dried Cherries
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 48 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Description
Filled with chocolate chips and dried cherries, these Triple Chocolate Cookies with Dried Cherries are a chocolate lover’s dream! Keep them slightly under-baked for a gooey, brownie-like center.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 16 oz dark chocolate, chopped
- 10 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 eggs
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (6 oz) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup (6 oz) white chocolate chips
- 1 cup (6 oz) dried cherries
Instructions
- Combine the flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl and whisk to combine.
- Place the chocolate in a nonreactive metal or a glass bowl that fits on top of a small saucepan (to make a double boiler). Cut the butter into pieces and add it to the bowl. Fill the saucepan with an inch or two of water and place it over medium heat. Place the bowl on top. (Make sure the bowl is not touching the water on the bottom.)
- Cook, stirring often, until the chocolate and butter are both melted and smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Place the eggs and both sugars in the bowl of a stand mixer (or you can do this in a large bowl with a hand mixer.) Beat until the mixture is pale and has thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the chocolate mixture that has slightly cooled as well as the vanilla to the egg mixture. Beat until combined, then scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- Add the flour mixture and beat just until combined. Do not overmix.
- Remove the bowl from the mixer and add the chocolate chips, white chocolate chips and cherries. Use a spatula or wooden spoon to incorporate the chips and cherries into the dough. The dough will be very loose – but don’t worry, that is how it is supposed to look.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the cookies at least 6 hours, or overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silpat liners.
- Using 2 spoons, scoop out balls of the dough about 1 1/2 tablespoons of dough each. Place on the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
- Bake the sheets, one at a time, for 10-12 minutes, or until set on the edges. (I like to leave these a little gooey in the centers, but you can bake them longer if you’d like.)
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies sit on the baking sheet for a couple of minutes before removing to cool completely.
Recipe Notes:
Slightly adapted from Baked: New Frontiers in Baking
Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should only be used as a general guideline.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 177
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 47 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Triple Chocolate Cookies
Julianne says
Wow, I love chocolate and my mom was a cake decorator so I am a huge fan of cookies and pies. Cakes are rarely worth it and I can pretty much count on one hand the ones I would eat and not care if I ate the whole thing. Anyway, I’m very excited to try these. Thanks.
Kim says
Black Forrest is my favorite cake! I always get one from The Madonna Inn for my birthday!
Stephanie :) says
I wonder how delicious these would be with dried cranberries or raspberries…
Annasmimi says
I’m new to your site, but just love what I’m seeing! I have a weakness for all things sugar, LOL, and this looks divine! Cherries and chocolate, what’s not to like??
Kathy says
Wow, I’ve never heard of Black Forest “cookies”!!! Yummm!!!! Bookmarking now…
Jessi says
We used to have Black Forest Cake as kids. This would be so good!!
aquabatgirl says
oh i can’t wait to try these. i am a fan of chocolate
chocolatecup says
i LOVE blackforest:)
Eve of Fridays says
Inspiring post.
I doubt the amount of chocolate is necessary – I would reduce some and make it up with cocoa powder.
Maybe reduce to 5 eggs but separate them. Beat the 5 egg whites to give the cookies more body. Also, use only 3-4 yolks.
Soak the cherries in some liqueur. I personally like brandy.
Not sure about role of white chocolate chips when so much butter is used.
And of course the whipped cream. Maybe make a well in the cookie?
Looks like my weekend just filled up!
ana dane says
yum. i’ve been wanting to make a cookie version of german chocolate cake recently, and this is a good starting point. you’re right, with that much chocolate, you can’t go wrong.
thanks for the recipe!
Colloquial Cook says
WHAT?? 6 *large* eggs in one batch of cookies??? That sounds extremely decadent 🙂
Adrienne says
I’ve seen this recipe before, and now I totally have to make these!!
Jan says
I can’t wait to give these a try. YUM! 🙂
Libby Murphy says
Haven’t made a Black Forest Cake in years. Maybe I will muster up the courage to try it again or maybe the cookies this time.
Happy Twirls
Mrs. L says
My husband loves cherries so anytime I can get them in desserts is a plus. I think he’ll love these cookies!
Marta says
what a great idea, put the cake in the cookie!
rachel says
mmm, looks delicious.
Katie says
Wow that sounds one chocolatly cookie. Love the addition of the cherries too.
KAZ says
Those look so yummy! I can’t wait to try them myself.
Sarah says
These cookies were made for my husband! Marking the recipe for my next batch!
Please pick me for this cookbook!
Amy S. says
Yum sounds delicious! I need this book!
Jean Bugs says
Looks absolutely awesome!
Jason and Brook says
This cake looks wonderful! I’d love to try it and other recipes in “Baked”.
kamailesfood says
I’ve never had black forest cake, but I made some chocolate cherry cookies a while ago and they were great. These sound similar, but I used dutch process cocoa powder instead. Love the chocolate and cherry combo.
Carrie says
OMG! This sounds so yummy! Can’t wait to try it.
glamah16 says
I love a Black Forest cake so the cookie intrigues me.
Grace says
black forest cake always surprises me with its deliciousness. cookie form is a great idea!
Mary says
These look delicious. With good chocolate I’ll bet they’re magnificent.
Jackie says
I have to try this cookie version of my most favorite cake!
MindyW says
I love black forest stuff, but I have never tried a cookie like this before. Interesting.
Ingrid says
I thought your cake looked pretty good!
Happy Easter!
~ingrid
The Food Hunter says
I wish I had one of these cookies right now. Who am I kidding I wish I had them all. Love chocolate and cherries.
rickdog says
Find more Black Forest Cookies in my recipe blog search:
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Julie says
Those look delicious!
Patsyk says
I am a chocolate nut, so these cookies would be a real treat for me! They look wonderful!
Andrew's Mom says
They look great!
Elyse says
How nice of you to make your friend a bday cake (and how wonderful of him to let you and the sisters stay with im)! I love that a cookie can bring back such wonderful memories. I wonder how you could increase ther cherry flavor in these. Is there such thing as cherry extract? Once again, Baked has proven to be a great book!
Dragon says
These look seriously yummy!
Brilynn says
My Mom has a Black Forest Cake for her birthday every year, these cookies look like the perfect in between birthday treat.
eatme_delicious says
Wow that is a lot of chocolate! They look delicious. There’s a dark chocolate cherry cookie recipe I’ve been eyeing in the Sweet Melissa Baking Book..
Kat and Steve says
THOSE LOOK AWESOME!!!
Crystal says
I’ve never had Black Forest Cake, but these cookies look delicious.
mbc says
These must be yummy!
kd says
These look so yummy! Would love to get a copy of this cookbook!
Donna-FFW says
OMG!! This book is on my WANT list, big time! These cookies look terrific. I have got to try them. I adore black forest cake!
michelle says
wow, these sure looks great!
thebrunettebaker says
Wish I could make the better half happy with these for his birthday but I’ve already promised him the cake. Maybe there will be both 😉
Sara says
Oh my! Those cookies look amazing. Thanks for sharing.
RecipeGirl says
I’m a cookie-gal so I’m all over this recipe! I’ve made a few things from the guys from Baked, but I haven’t pulled the trigger on getting that cookbook yet. It’s on my must-have list though!
Sophie says
I haven’t had this cake in awhile either, I’d like to try the cookies :). I’m loving the old photo, too. I just came across a picture of an old cake I made in college, I was so proud of it then-it was completely made out of cake box ingredients, though :P.
Jennifer says
My husband loves black forest cake. This recipe sounds great. Thanks for the post.
Allison Holmes says
Mmm that recipe looks fabulous!
Dawn says
I adore this cookbook; I already have a copy so no need to enter me in. But the cookies came out great! Happy Easter to you!
Angie says
Those cookies look amazing! A cookie version of black forest cake is a great idea.
kristina says
That’s a pretty high rating…and a lot of chocolate! K x
Holly says
The cake looks great and the cookies sound delicious. I’d love to win this cookbook! Thanks for offering it.
Reneé says
I’d love to win this cookbook! I can’t say I’m a fan of the cherry/chocolate combo, but there are a lot of other recipes in there that I’ve seen that I’d like to try!
Andrew & Carlene Wood says
I have never had a black forest cake, do these cookies give you a glimpse of what it tastes like? You should post the black forest cake recipe.
Andrew & Carlene Wood says
I have never had a black forest cake, do these cookies give you a glimpse of what it tastes like? You should post the black forest cake recipe.
Kristy says
Yum…I love anything with chocolate. I haven’t ever tried Black Forest cakes so it should be fun.
Emily says
Yum! These sound like my kind of cookies! I’ve never had black forest cake before. :/
Jones says
those sound like my kind of cookie!!!! I can’t wait to try them.
Jamie @ Baldwin Bungalow says
I have to make these cookies. They look SO good. Thanks!!
Kevin says
These cookies sound so good! I like the use of hte dried cherries in them!
Maria says
I almost made these this morning. Instead I made the chocolate chip cookies from Baked. The dough is still chilling in the fridge? Have you tried those yet? Happy Easter!
Rosa's Yummy Yums says
Oh, yummy! Wonderfully flavored cookies!
Cheers,
Rosa
Melly says
Black Forest is one of my flavor combinations. I can’t wait to browse through the book and see what over great ideas they have come up with.
mellisa.willis@sbcglobal.net
Nama says
Mmmm…those look delicious. I really, really want this cookbook now.
Anna Resnik Pickelsimer says
mmm, those cookies look delicious!
Jenna says
My husband loves black forest anything and cookies, so this is the perfect treat for him. Thanks.
Janell says
You have a great memory! I so don’t remember that cake, but I sure do remember that homeless period…ugh! Next time you choose a baking cookbook for the month, can you bring all the treats to me? 🙂 Yummy!
Erin says
I have a friend who is crazy about Black Forest Cake, and I wanted to try these cookies for him because I knew he’d love them! They look great!
yardsailor says
I have not had Black Forest Cake in a long time either, and it was always one of my favorites, think I will give the cookies a try. Thanks