Indulge your sweet cravings with our delectable Black and White and Green Cookies, a delightful trio of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. These cookies are not just a feast for the eyes but also a symphony of flavors, combining the richness of chocolate, the simplicity of vanilla, and the refreshing hint of pistachio. Each bite offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures, leaving you craving more.
Dive into the classic Black and White Cookies, where a chewy chocolate cookie meets a smooth vanilla frosting, creating a harmonious blend of flavors. Experience the simplicity and elegance of the Vanilla Cookies, featuring a soft and fluffy texture that melts in your mouth. Embark on a journey of discovery with the Green Pistachio Cookies, where the nutty flavor of pistachios complements the sweetness of the cookie, resulting in a unique and irresistible treat.
With easy-to-follow instructions and readily available ingredients, these cookies are perfect for bakers of all skill levels. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out in the kitchen, you'll find joy and satisfaction in creating these delectable treats. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a baking adventure that will leave your taste buds dancing with delight!
BLACK AND WHITE COOKIES
The black and white cookie is a bakery classic, especially in New York. This recipe delivers a big soft and cakey cookie loaded with vanilla, and topped with thick, sweet vanilla and chocolate icings. There's actually not a lot of work that goes into these cookies, but be patient and let the icing set to a nice matte finish before serving or storing. They're worth the wait!
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 2h
Yield 12 black and white cookies
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Make the cookies: Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 350˚ F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl until combined.
- Beat the butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl with a mixer on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time, then the vanilla, beating well after each addition.
- Reduce the mixer speed to low and beat half of the flour mixture into the butter mixture until just combined. Beat in the sour cream, then beat in the remaining flour mixture.
- Using a large ice cream scoop or 1/4 cup measure, scoop mounds of dough and place 3 inches apart on the baking sheets (6 cookies per pan). Bake, rotating and switching the pans halfway through, until the cookies are puffed and the bottoms and edges are just starting to brown, about 15 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes on the pans, then remove the cookies to a rack to cool completely.
- Make the icing: Sift the confectioners' sugar into a large bowl. Add 3 tablespoons milk, the corn syrup and vanilla and whisk until smooth and very thick but still spreadable. Remove half of the icing (about 1/2 cup) to a separate bowl and stir in the cocoa powder until smooth, thinning with up to 1 tablespoon milk, if needed.
- Turn the cookies flat-side up. Using a small offset spatula, spread the white icing on half of each cookie, making a straight, clean line in the center of the cookie. Return the cookies to the rack, and let sit, preferably in a cool place, until the icing is firm with a matte finish, at least 30 minutes. Spread the chocolate icing on the other half of the cookies. Let the icing set at room temperature, at least 2 hours and up to overnight.
BLACK AND WHITE COOKIES
This is a black and white cookie recipe I've compiled together from many sources on the internet (mainly Brown Eyed Baker for the cookie, and Hemstrought's Bakery for the fondant icing) with my own additions to match what I remember from New York. Hope you like it!
Provided by bpyser1
Categories Desserts Chocolate Dessert Recipes Dark Chocolate
Time 1h55m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix flour, baking powder, and salt together in a medium bowl.
- Cream sugar and butter together in a large bowl using an electric mixer for 3 minutes. Add eggs and beat for 30 seconds more. Add lemon zest, vanilla extract, and lemon extract. Mix together. Add flour mixture and milk gradually in equal 1/3 proportions, mixing batter well after each addition until fully incorporated.
- Spoon cookie batter out 1/4-cup portions onto the prepared cookie sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until edges just begin to turn golden brown, 13 to 15 minutes. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While cookies cool, melt butter for vanilla icing in a double boiler over medium heat. Stir in confectioners' sugar, corn syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Add water gradually until vanilla icing comes together. Heat over the double boiler until icing falls off the back of a spoon in thick ribbons, 2 to 4 minutes. Set heat to low.
- Frost 1/2 of the golden brown underside of each cooled cookie with vanilla icing using a rubber spatula. Allow excess to dribble back into the double boiler. Let cookies cool for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, set the double boiler back to medium heat and add confectioners' sugar, semisweet chocolate, bittersweet chocolate, corn syrup, butter, vanilla extract, and food coloring to the remaining vanilla icing. Mix well, adding water until icing is combined. Heat until icing falls off of the back of a spoon in thick ribbons, 2 to 4 minutes. Set heat to low.
- Frost the other 1/2 of the cooled cookies using a rubber spatula in the same manner as before. Let cookies cool until icing sets, 1 to 2 hours. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 389.5 calories, Carbohydrate 69.7 g, Cholesterol 38.5 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 108.2 mg, Sugar 48.2 g
BLACK, WHITE AND GREEN COOKIES
Steps:
- For the cookies: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line two rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
- Cream the butter and granulated sugar together with an electric mixer. Scrape the bowl and mix in the eggs. Scrape the bowl again and add the sour cream, vanilla and lemon zest. Mix to combine, then add the dry ingredients and mix until just combined-do not overmix.
- Using a 3-ounce ice cream scoop, scoop the batter for 6 cookies onto each prepared baking sheet. They will spread, so make sure there is plenty of room around each scoop. Bake, rotating the baking sheets once during baking so they bake evenly, until the edges of the cookies just start to brown, 15 to 18 minutes.
- Let the cookies cool for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling. If you don't cool on a rack the cookies can steam themselves and get gummy.
- For the icing: Whisk together the milk, corn syrup, vanilla and salt in a liquid measuring cup. Add the powdered sugar to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or use a hand mixer). Add the milk mixture and mix on low speed until combined. Increase the speed to high and whip until fluffy and smooth. Stir in the cardamom and lemon zest.
- Transfer 3/4 cup of the icing to a small bowl and whisk in the cocoa powder until well combined. Divide the remaining icing evenly between 2 more small bowls; add the pistachio paste to one of the bowls and whisk well to combine.
- To decorate: Spread the pistachio icing on half of the flat side of each cookie. Refrigerate the cookies for 5 minutes, then spread the other half of each cookie with the white cardamom icing. Drizzle the chocolate icing over the tops. Sprinkle with the ground pistachios, if desired.
- Let the icing set for 5 minutes in the fridge and enjoy!
Tips:
- Chill the dough before baking: This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
- Use a cookie scoop to ensure even-sized cookies: This will help them bake evenly.
- Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing can make the cookies tough.
- Bake the cookies until the edges are just starting to brown: This will help prevent them from overbaking.
- Let the cookies cool completely before frosting: This will help the frosting set properly.
Conclusion:
Black, white, and green cookies are a classic holiday treat that is sure to please everyone. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a little bit of planning, you can make these cookies ahead of time and freeze them for later. So next time you're looking for a festive and delicious cookie recipe, give these black, white, and green cookies a try!
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