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Black and White Cookies

Indulge in a classic New York treat that combines rich chocolate and smooth vanilla flavors in a soft, cake-like cookie. Perfect for any occasion!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cookie dough
  • 2.75 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened At room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg At room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.25 teaspoon almond extract
  • 0.5 cup whole milk At room temperature
For the icing
  • 1.5 cups powdered sugar For icing
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder For chocolate icing
  • 2 tablespoons water For icing

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a larger bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Start and end with the flour.
Baking
  1. Scoop tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  2. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack.
Icing
  1. Prepare the icing: In a medium bowl, mix the powdered sugar with 2 tablespoons of water to create the vanilla icing.
  2. For the chocolate icing, whisk the cocoa powder with the remaining powdered sugar and water until smooth.
  3. Once the cookies are cooled, spread half with vanilla icing and half with chocolate icing. Allow the icing to set before serving.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for a smooth batter. Don't overwork the dough. Experiment with adding citrus zest for extra flavor. Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh for up to five days or freeze for later use.