Classic Black and White Cookies
Iconic New York City deli-style cookies featuring a soft, cake-like base finished with a perfect split of decadent chocolate and smooth vanilla icing.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1.25 cup all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
- 1.25 cup cake flour ensures a tender texture
- 0.5 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 0.5 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract divided for batter and icing
- 3 cup confectioners' sugar sifted
- 0.25 cup boiling water added gradually for icing consistency
- 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder Dutch-processed preferred
Notes
Store cookies in a single layer in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For the best clean line, use an offset spatula to apply the vanilla side first and let it set slightly before applying the chocolate side.