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Gourmet Black Forest Cherry Cookies

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Indulgent gourmet Black Forest cherry cookies with rich chocolate, fluffy white chocolate cream, and sweet cherry filling for a decadent treat.

Ingredients

For the dough:

340 g all-purpose flour
200 g unsalted butter, softened
100 g granulated sugar
1 packet vanilla sugar (or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract)
1 large egg
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder

For the cream:

200 g white chocolate, finely chopped
100 ml heavy cream

For the filling & decoration:

300 g sieved cherry jam or jelly
1–2 tablespoons cherry liqueur (optional)
100 g dark or milk chocolate, melted

Instructions

Make the dough: Combine flour, butter, sugar, vanilla, egg, and cocoa powder. Mix until a smooth dough forms. Wrap in cling film and refrigerate for 30–60 minutes.
Prepare the cream: Heat heavy cream until just boiling, then pour over chopped white chocolate. Stir until smooth. Cover and refrigerate for several hours until firm.
Bake the cookies: Preheat oven to 160°C fan (180°C conventional). Roll out dough and cut into circles. Cut a small hole in the center of half of them. Bake for 10–12 minutes until set. Cool completely.
Decorate tops: Dip the cookies with holes into melted chocolate. Sprinkle with chopped chocolate if desired and allow to set.
Whip & pipe cream: Whip the chilled white chocolate mixture until fluffy. Pipe a ring onto the solid cookies, leaving the center open.
Fill & assemble: Mix cherry jam with liqueur (if using) and warm slightly. Spoon into the center of each cookie. Top with the decorated cookies to create a sandwich.

Notes

Chill dough well to prevent spreading during baking.
Do not overbake; cookies should remain slightly soft.
Use high-quality chocolate for best flavor.
Sieved jam ensures a smooth, refined filling.
Cookies can be assembled just before serving for best texture.

Find it online: https://allrecipesmade.com/gourmet-black-forest-cherry-cookies/