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Black and White Cookies I

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"New York black and white deli cookies."
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This recipe has been rated 97 times with an average star rating of 4.2
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  30 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 20 Min
Original recipe yield 2 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 3/4 cups white sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon lemon extract
  • 2 1/2 cups cake flour
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
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  • 4 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1/3 cup boiling water
  • 1 (1 ounce) square bittersweet chocolate, chopped

What to Drink?
Wine port
Hot Non-Alcoholic Coffee

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Butter 2 baking sheets.
  2. In a medium bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in the milk, vanilla, and lemon extract. Combine cake flour and all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually blend into the creamed mixture. Drop tablespoonfuls of the dough 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
  3. Bake until edges begin to brown, about 20 to 30 minutes. Cool completely.
  4. Place confectioners sugar in large bowl. Mix in boiling water one tablespoon at a time until mixture is thick and spreadable. (Add more than the indicated amount if you need to).
  5. Transfer half of the frosting to the top of a double boiler set over simmering water. Stir in the chocolate. Warm mixture, stirring frequently, until the chocolate melts. Remove from heat.
  6. With a brush, coat half the cookie with chocolate frosting and the other half with the white frosting. Set on waxed paper until frosting hardens.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.15 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 20, 2008 by Kathy 
I now make these cookies regularly and wanted to share some additional comments (please read... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.15 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 12, 2004 by HOOSIER2B 
Having grown up in Brookyln, NY, I was looking for a recipe that duplicated the taste of those... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.15 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 23, 2003 by RSKINGER 
(History fact- these cookies were originally made from the leftover cake batter at bakeries.)... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.15 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 14, 2007 by LOVECED 
These cookies came out great but I tweaked just a little bit -- I changed the frosting a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.15 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 5, 2004 by MEGAN83 
These are just like the black & whites in the bakery, if not better! I used hoosier2b's... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.15 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 22, 2006 by Princess 
Change the frosting and this becomes a FIVE! Use Powdered sugar and milk with some vanilla... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.15 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 25, 2005 by SUGARPLUMSCOOKIES 
The cookie recipe was perfect. Just like the black and whites I remember. But the icing... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.15 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 26, 2007 by maryg 
These took a few hours to make. The next day the chocolate bled alittle into the white... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.15 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 4, 2004 by PYNKLADEE 
The dough needs to be spread over the pan a bit- I used the back of a spoon- or else you get... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.15 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 10, 2003 by SHANNON2E 
This is a great recipe! It is worth the time, although I'm not sure if I thought that while I... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Black and White Cookies I

Servings Per Recipe: 24

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 328

  • Total Fat: 9.4g
  • Cholesterol: 57mg
  • Sodium: 86mg
  • Total Carbs: 57.4g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.7g
  • Protein: 4.1g

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