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Black Forest Kirsch Cookies

Recipe by food with love on InstagramAdded 2 December 2025.

30 minutes to prep, 12 to cook. A delicious cookie version of the classic Black Forest cake, with a chocolate cookie base, a white chocolate and cream filling, and a kirsch marmalade topping.

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Method

  1. Knead the dough from all ingredients, flatten it, and let it rest in the fridge for 30-60 minutes.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Dough is flattened and ready to chill. Chill until firm enough to roll cleanly.

  2. Preheat the oven to 325°F (350°F for top and bottom heat).

  3. Roll out the dough to 3 mm thickness, cut out circles (half with a hole), and bake for 10-12 minutes.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Cookie edges are set after baking. Keep the cut shapes intact when transferring them to bake.

  4. For the filling: heat the cream, pour it over the chopped white chocolate, and let it cool.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Chocolate softens under the warm cream. Let it cool before whipping.

  5. Dip the top halves in melted bitter white chocolate and sprinkle with chocolate shavings, let it dry.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Chocolate coating is dry to the touch.

  6. Whip the white chocolate cream and fill it into a piping bag, pipe it onto the bottom halves.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Filling holds its shape when piped.

  7. Add a bit of kirsch marmalade in the middle and place the top half on top.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Top cookie sits evenly over the filling. Use a light touch so the filling stays between the cookie halves.

Tips while you cook

Chill the dough
After kneading, flatten the dough and refrigerate for 30–60 minutes before rolling.
Even thickness for even baking
Roll the dough to a uniform 3 mm thickness.
Cool the filling before piping
Heat the cream, combine with chopped white chocolate, then let it cool before whipping and piping.
Allow chocolate coating to set
After dipping top halves in melted bitter white chocolate and sprinkling shavings, let them dry before assembling.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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