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Black And White
Cookies
With Bakery-Style Soft Texture

46 mins
Cooking Time
Intermediate
Difficulty
14
Ingredients
Veg
Diet
Black and White Cookies are a well-known bakery staple, especially in New York, where their half-and-half icing makes them instantly recognisable. These cookies are soft like mini cakes rather than crisp, making them stand apart in cookie recipes that usually focus on crunch or chew. The base is lightly sweet with a hint of vanilla, while the icing brings contrast—one side plain and the other chocolate. This balance is what gives the cookie its identity. In many cookie recipes, texture and topping play separate roles, but here both come together in a single bite. Black and White Cookies are often linked to deli counters and old-school bakeries, where they are served fresh with coffee. Their simplicity and visual appeal keep them relevant, especially for those looking for something familiar yet slightly different.

Ingredients

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1⅓ cups All-purpose flour (For Cookies)
½ tspBaking soda
½ tspSalt
6 tbsp Unsalted butter
½ cup Granulated sugar
1 largeEgg
2 tspVanilla extract
⅓ cupButtermilk
2 cupsIcing sugar (For Icing)
2 tspLemon juice
2 tbspWater
1 tbspLight corn syrup
½ tspVanilla extract
3 tbspCocoa powder

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Step 1: Prepare Dry Mix

Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl until evenly combined. This ensures even rising and avoids pockets of salt or soda in the dough later.

 

Description - Step 2

Step 2: Cream Butter Base

Beat butter and sugar together until light and slightly fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, then mix again until smooth. Scrape the bowl to keep the mixture even.

 

Description - Step 3

Step 3: Combine Batter

Add the flour mixture and buttermilk in parts, alternating between the two. Start and end with flour while mixing on low speed. Mix only until combined to avoid dense cookies.

 

Description - Step 4

Step 4: Scoop and Space

Drop portions of batter onto lined baking trays using a scoop. Leave enough space between each as they spread during baking. Keep sizes even for consistent baking.

 

Description - Step 5

Step 5: Bake the Cookies

Bake at 180°C until the centres feel springy when touched. Let them cool briefly, then transfer to a rack. Turn them upside down to create a flat icing surface.

 

Description - Step 6

Step 6: Make the Icing

Mix sugar, vanilla, lemon juice, corn syrup, and water until smooth. Divide into two bowls and add cocoa powder to one portion. Adjust water for a spreadable texture.

 

Description - Step 7

Step 7: Ice the Cookies

Spread vanilla icing on one half of each cookie. Once slightly set, apply chocolate icing on the other half. Keep the centre line neat for the classic look.

 

Step 1
Step 1: Prepare Dry Mix
3 Minutes
Step 2
Step 2: Cream Butter Base
5 Minutes
Step 3
Step 3: Combine Batter
5 Minutes
Step 4
Step 4: Scoop and Space
5 Minutes
Step 5
Step 5: Bake the Cookies
14 Minutes
Step 6
Step 6: Make the Icing
6 Minutes
Step 7
Step 7: Ice the Cookies
8 Minutes

Plate it up!

Plating Instructions

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Arrange on a flat plate to highlight the two-tone icing.  

Pairing Instructions

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Serve with black coffee or mild tea.

Garnishing Instructions

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Lightly sprinkle colourful sugar sprinkles over the icing while it is still slightly wet, so they stick well and add a p...

FAQs

These cookies have a soft, cake-like texture and a dual icing finish. Unlike most cookie recipes, they focus on balanced flavour rather than crunch.

 

Cooling them upside down helps flatten the surface. This step is important for spreading icing evenly.

 

Corn syrup adds shine and smooth texture. Without it, the icing may look dull and slightly rough.

 

Yes, they are meant to be soft and slightly airy inside, closer to sponge than traditional cookies.

 

Yes, though they require icing steps, the base recipe is simple and manageable for those trying new cookie recipes at home.

 

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