How to Make Black Forest Oatmeal Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of the classic Black Forest cake, then you're going to love these Black Forest oatmeal cookies. They take all the rich, chocolatey flavors of the traditional dessert and pack them into a delicious, chewy cookie that's perfect for any occasion. Whether you're craving a sweet treat for yourself or need a crowd-pleasing dessert for a party, these cookies are sure to be a hit.

What sets these cookies apart from your standard oatmeal cookie is the addition of dark chocolate...

Read more

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Crisco® Butter Shortening or Crisco® Butter Flavor All-Vegetable Shortening Sticks*
  • 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 ⅔ cups Pillsbury BEST® All Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 3 cups quick oats (not instant or old fashioned)
  • 1 (6 ounce) white chocolate baking bar, coarsely chopped
  • 3 (2 ounce) semi-sweet chocolate baking bars, coarsely chopped
  • ¾ cup coarsely chopped candied or dried cherries
  • ½ cup sliced almonds

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 36
  • Yield: 3 dozen cookies

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Combine shortening, brown sugar, sugar, eggs and vanilla in bowl of electric mixer; beat at medium speed until well blended.
  • Combine flour, baking soda, salt and baking powder in medium bowl; add to shortening mixture at low speed until well blended. Stir in with spoon, one at a time, oats, white chocolate, semisweet chocolate, cherries and nuts.
  • Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until set. Cool 2 minutes on baking sheets; transfer to cooling rack to cool completely.
  • Nutrition

    210 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 11mg
    • Sodium: 119mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 29g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 19g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Calcium: 27mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 58mg