Black Forest Cookies

I think everyone is familiar with the classic Black Forest cake. But in my opinion, the cookie version deserves just as much attention. Chocolate lovers — this one is for you! Pure chocolate indulgence, and with a surprise inside. Hidden in the center of each cookie is a tangy cherry

Ingredients (makes 24 balls, 2.5 cm each)

• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (95 g)

• 1/2 cup sugar (125 g)

• 1/2 tsp baking powder

• pinch of salt

• 55 g (4 tbsp) melted butter

• 1/3 cup cocoa powder (60 g)

• 1 egg

• 1 tsp coffee, dissolved in 2 tbsp boiling water

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1/3 cup dried cherries

• 1/3 cup chocolate chips

• 1/2 cup powdered sugar

Steps

1. Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt

2. In a separate bowl, mix melted butter with cocoa, then add egg, coffee, and vanilla

3. Combine both mixtures and knead into a dough

4. The dough should be soft enough to roll into balls; if it’s too sticky, add a little flour

5. Roll into 2.5 cm balls

6. Press chocolate chips and cherry pieces into each ball (about 3 chips and 1 cherry each, or to taste)

7. Coat each ball in powdered sugar and place on a baking tray

8. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 15 minutes

During baking, the cookies will crack, creating a powdered sugar “crinkle” effect, with a crisp outside and soft inside