Black and White Cookies
Experience the perfect blend of rich chocolate and creamy vanilla with these iconic Black and White Cookies. Each bite reveals a soft, cake-like texture that melts in your mouth, making them an ideal treat for any occasion. Whether you’re reminiscing about bakery visits or hosting a gathering, these cookies are sure to impress both friends and family. Follow this easy recipe for restaurant-quality results at home!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 38 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- Water (as needed for glaze consistency)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in milk and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually blend into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets about two inches apart; flatten slightly with your palm.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until edges are golden brown but centers remain soft; cool before transferring to wire racks.
- For glazes, mix powdered sugar with cocoa powder and water for chocolate; whisk vanilla extract into powdered sugar and water for vanilla glaze until smooth.
- Dip half of each cooled cookie into chocolate glaze, then the other half into vanilla glaze; let excess drip off.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Experiment by swapping vanilla extract with almond extract for a different flavor twist. Consider adding chocolate chips or dried fruit to one half of the cookies for added texture. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days or freeze for longer storage.