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How to Make Black and White Cookies I - A Step-by-Step Guide

Black and White Cookies are a classic treat that are beloved by many. These iconic New York-style cookies are soft, cake-like, and frosted with both chocolate and vanilla icing, creating the perfect balance of flavors. They are a staple in delis and bakeries across the city, and now you can recreate this beloved treat in your own kitchen with this easy and delicious recipe for Black and White Cookies I.

Whether you're familiar with these iconic cookies or are trying them for the first...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 ¾ cups white sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon lemon extract
  • 2 ½ cups cake flour
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups confectioners' sugar
  • ⅓ cup boiling water
  • 1 (1 ounce) square bittersweet chocolate, chopped

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 2 dozen

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Butter 2 baking sheets.
  • In a medium bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in the milk, vanilla, and lemon extract. Combine cake flour and all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually blend into the creamed mixture. Drop tablespoonfuls of the dough 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake until edges begin to brown, about 20 to 30 minutes. Cool completely.
  • Place confectioners sugar in large bowl. Mix in boiling water one tablespoon at a time until mixture is thick and spreadable. (Add more than the indicated amount if you need to).
  • Transfer half of the frosting to the top of a double boiler set over simmering water. Stir in the chocolate. Warm mixture, stirring frequently, until the chocolate melts. Remove from heat.
  • With a brush, coat half the cookie with chocolate frosting and the other half with the white frosting. Set on waxed paper until frosting hardens.

    • Nutrition

    327 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 52mg
    • Sodium: 87mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 57g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 35g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Calcium: 34mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 64mg

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