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Classic Cozy New York Black and White Cookie Recipe Easy Homemade Treat

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A nostalgic and comforting recipe for soft, cakey New York black and white cookies with distinctive half-vanilla, half-chocolate icing. Perfect for any occasion and easy to make at home.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (312 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (120 ml) whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 2 cups (240 grams) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for icing)
  • 3–4 tablespoons (45–60 ml) milk (for icing)
  • 3 tablespoons cocoa powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  5. In a small bowl, mix the milk and lemon juice and let sit for 5 minutes to create a buttermilk substitute.
  6. Gradually add the flour mixture and milk mixture to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the flour. Mix just until combined.
  7. Drop rounded mounds (about 3 tablespoons) of batter onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing about 3 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 15-18 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers spring back when touched. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  9. Prepare the vanilla icing by mixing 1 cup powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon light corn syrup, ½ teaspoon vanilla, and 1-2 tablespoons milk until spreadable.
  10. Prepare the chocolate icing by mixing 1 cup powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon light corn syrup, ½ teaspoon vanilla, 3 tablespoons cocoa powder, and 1-2 tablespoons milk until spreadable.
  11. Spread vanilla icing on half of each cookie and chocolate icing on the other half using an offset spatula or butter knife.
  12. Let the icing set at room temperature for about 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

For best results, cream butter and sugar well to trap air for a soft texture. Measure flour by spooning and leveling to avoid dense cookies. Chill dough for 15 minutes to reduce spreading if desired. Adjust milk in icing for spreadability. Let cookies cool completely before icing to prevent melting.

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Keywords: black and white cookie, New York cookie, homemade cookies, easy cookie recipe, vanilla chocolate icing, soft cookies, nostalgic dessert

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