Black Forest Cookies

rich chocolate, tart cherries, sweet drizzle

She's dark and bitter, but at her core, she's sweet and gentle, always hidden in a white cloak -she's the mysterious it girl- she's the Black Forest Cookie.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup unsalted browned butter, softened

• 1 cup white sugar

• 1 tbsp molasses

• 1 tsp vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract)

• 1/2 tsp baking soda

• 1 tsp baking powder

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 egg, room temperature

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1.5 cups cocoa powder

• 1/2 cup cherry jam/preserves

• 1/2 cup white chocolate, melted

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, molasses, vanilla, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Continue creaming until light and fluffy.

2. Beat in the egg and gradually mix in the flour and cocoa.

3. When the dough is fully combined, roll into balls.

4. Place the dough balls on a parchment paper lined baking sheet and place in the fridge for 1-4 hours.

5. When finished chilling, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Press-down the center of each of the dough balls to make wells. Fill the wells with the cherry jam.

6. Bake for 10-15 mins, or until edges slightly darken.

7. Remove the cookies from the oven and set them on a baking rack for 10 minutes. Drizzle with melted white chocolate and enjoy! Devour them immediately or store them in an airtight container for up to 1 week.