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Black and White Cookies

Black and White Cookies – a New York deli classic. Frosted with vanilla and chocolate icing, these cake-like cookies deliver the best of both worlds.
The Black and White Cookie - a New York deli classic. Frosted with vanilla and chocolate icing, these cake-like cookies delivers the best of both worlds.
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Course Dessert
Cuisine American, New York
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Total Time 31 minutes
Servings 8 large cookies
Calories 309kcal
Author Liren Baker

Ingredients

For the Cookies:

  • 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup well-shaken buttermilk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
  • 1/3 cup 5 1/3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg

For The Icing:

  • 1 1/2 cups confectioners sugar
  • 1 tablespoon agave nectar
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons water
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder

Instructions

For the Cookies:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Measure out the buttermilk and stir in the vanilla. Set both aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream the butter and the sugar until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the egg and beat another minute more. Mix in the flour mixture in two batches, alternating with the buttermilk.
  • On a parchment paper lined baking tray, drop 1/4 cup of the batter (about a standard sized ice cream scoop), two inches apart.
  • Bake for about 14-16 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

For the Icing:

  • Make the icing by combining sugar, agave nectar, lemon juice, vanilla, and 1 tablespoon of water in a small bowl. Whisk until smooth.
  • Pour half of the icing in another bowl and mix in the cocoa powder.
  • Add the other tablespoon of water to thin the chocolate icing until its consistency matches the white icing.
  • Frost the cookies by spreading the white icing on one half of the flat side of the cookie, and the chocolate on the other.

Notes

Adapted from Black-and-White Cookie recipes from Epicurious and The New York Times.

Nutrition

Calories: 309kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 162mg | Potassium: 89mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 283IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg
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