Black Forest Cookies

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From everyday food. i haven't tried these yet, but am planning adding to my holiday cookie baskets. update: thanks to gayla's kind review i had to make these now. soooo glad i did, some of the best cookies i've ever made. almost like a chocolate covered cherry cookie. maybe i just make big cookies, but i only ended up with about 24, and 11 1/2 minutes was just the right bake time for my oven.

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 350.

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Line three baking sheets with parchment.

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In a medium bowl , whisk together flour , cocoa , baking powder , and salt.

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Set aside.

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Place chopped chocolate and butter in a large heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water.

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Stir until melted and smooth.

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Remove from heat.

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Whisk in sugars , then eggs til smooth.

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Whisk in dry ingredients just until combined.

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Fold in chocolate chunks and cherries.

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Press plastic wrap onto surface of dough and refrigerate 30 to 45 minutes.

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Drop mounds of dough , about 2 inches apart , onto prepared sheets.

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Bake just until edges are firm 11 to 13 minutes.

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Cool on baking sheets 1 to 2 minutes.

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Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

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Ingredients

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all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, semisweet chocolate, unsalted butter, sugar, dark brown sugar, eggs, semisweet chocolate chunks, dried cherries