Black Forest Chocolate Crinkle Cookies Recipe

Name: Black Forest Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cups Hot Water; 2 teaspoons Instant Coffee Granules; 2 whole Eggs; 1-1/2 cup Sugar; 2/3 cups Cocoa Powder; 1/2 cups Unsalted Butter, melted; 1-1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder; 1-1/2 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 1-1/2 cup All-purpose Flour; 2/3 cups Chocolate Chips; 2/3 cups Dried Cherries, Chopped; 1/2 cups Powdered Sugar

Servings: persons

1/4 cups Hot Water
2 teaspoons Instant Coffee Granules
2 whole Eggs
1-1/2 cup Sugar
2/3 cups Cocoa Powder
1/2 cups Unsalted Butter, melted
1-1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
1-1/2 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
1/2 teaspoons Salt
1-1/2 cup All-purpose Flour
2/3 cups Chocolate Chips
2/3 cups Dried Cherries, Chopped
1/2 cups Powdered Sugar

1
Place the hot water in a small bowl and stir in the instant coffee. Continue stirring until the coffee dissolves.
2
In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat together the coffee mixture, eggs, sugar, cocoa powder, melted butter, baking powder, vanilla, and salt. With the mixer running on low speed, gradually add the flour until fully incorporated. Stir in the chocolate chips and dried cherries.
3
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator to chill overnight. If you don't have a lot of time to chill the dough, make sure you place it in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
4
Once the dough has chilled, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line baking sheets with silicone mats or parchment paper; I used 5 baking sheets total so you will have to bake the cookies in batches if you don't want to use that many pans.
5
Place the powdered sugar in a small bowl. Using a small cookie scoop, scoop rounds of cookie dough into the palm of your hands. Roll the dough into a ball and place it in the powdered sugar. Coat the ball in powdered sugar and transfer it the prepared baking sheets. Continue with the rest of the cookie dough.
6
Bake the cookies until they have set, about 10 minutes. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 2 minutes and then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely. Serve and enjoy!
7
These cookies last up to 1 week in a sealed container.
8
Recipe adapted from Better Homes and Gardens: 100 Best Cookies

803

kcal

Calories

Fat

100

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cups Hot Water, 2 teaspoons Instant Coffee Granules, 2 whole Eggs, 1-1/2 cup Sugar, and more.

Yes, Black Forest Chocolate Crinkle Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Black Forest Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

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Variations & substitutions

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