How to Make Black and White Cookies

Prepare the Dough

Cream butter and sugar, beat in eggs, vanilla, and sour cream, then mix in dry ingredients.

Bake the Cookies

Scoop dough, shape cookies, and bake until golden at the edges.

Mix the Icing

Prepare vanilla icing; split into two and add cocoa powder to one for the chocolate side.

Decorate the Cookies

Frost one half with vanilla icing and the other with chocolate icing, then let them set.

Baking Tips

Make sure the cookies are completely cool before icing to prevent the icing from melting.

Use a small offset spatula or butter knife for smooth, even frosting lines.

Adjust the milk in the icing a teaspoon at a time if it's too thick or too thin.

Black and White Cookies

Name: Black and White Cookies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 12 large cookies
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: For the Cookies:; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened; 1 cup granulated sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/3 cup sour cream; For the Icing:; 2 cups powdered sugar; 3 tablespoons whole milk (plus more as needed); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 cup cocoa powder

Soft, cakey cookies topped with half vanilla icing and half chocolate icing — a classic New York bakery treat that's perfect for any occasion!

Prep Time

20 Minutes

Cook Time

15 Minutes

Total Time

35 Minutes

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Ingredients

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For the Cookies:

2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

10 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

1 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/3 cup sour cream

For the Icing:

2 cups powdered sugar

3 tablespoons whole milk (plus more as needed)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/4 cup cocoa powder

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.

In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.

In a separate large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and sour cream.

Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until combined.

Scoop large spoonfuls of dough onto the baking sheets, flattening slightly. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until edges are lightly golden. Cool completely.

To make the icing, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Divide icing into two bowls; mix cocoa powder into one to create chocolate icing.

Frost half of each cookie with vanilla icing and the other half with chocolate icing. Let set before serving.

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