ZABAR'S BLACK-AND-WHITES

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The black-and-white cookie, that frumpy and oversize mainstay of New York City bakeries and delis, has not endured by dint of its taste. Unlike other edible icons, like New York cheesecake or bagels, there is no such thing as a delicious black-and-white cookie. They are either edible or inedible. Fresh-baked and home-baked are the best.

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     dessert, side dish

Time 1h

Yield About 24 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
4 large 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
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/3 to 1/2 cup boiling water
1 ounce bittersweet chocolate, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Butter 2 baking sheets and set aside. Combine sugar and butter in a bowl and beat until fluffy. Add the eggs, milk and extracts. Mix until smooth.
  • Combine the flours, baking powder and salt in a bowl and mix. Add the dry ingredients to the wet in batches, stirring until combined. Drop soup spoonfuls of the dough 2 inches apart on the baking sheets. Bake until the edges begin to brown, 20 to 30 minutes. Cool.
  • To make frosting, place the confectioners' sugar in a large bowl. Gradually add some boiling water, stirring until mixture is thick and spreadable. Place half the frosting in the top of a double boiler set over simmering water; add the chocolate. Warm, stirring until chocolate is melted and the frosting is smooth. Remove from heat.
  • Brush half the cookie with the chocolate and the other half with the white frosting.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 325, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 57 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 82 milligrams, Sugar 35 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Betty Shipman
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I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Hero Thare
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These cookies were a big disappointment. They were dry and crumbly.


Kat Murdoch
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The frosting on these cookies was too sweet for my taste.


Vinicius Vk
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I'm not sure if I did something wrong, but my cookies didn't turn out as chewy as I expected.


Leather Jay15
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they are worth it.


Lilly thembi Mtshweni
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The frosting was a bit runny for my taste. I had to refrigerate it for a while before I could use it.


Chris Gutierrez
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I found the cookie dough to be a bit too sticky. I had to add more flour to get it to the right consistency.


Mukona Mohope
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These cookies are a bit sweet for my taste, but they are still very good.


Christabel Chinedu
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I love the classic black and white design of these cookies. They are so elegant and perfect for any occasion.


Sabrina TV
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The frosting on these cookies is so creamy and rich. It's the perfect complement to the chewy cookie.


Hannah Adom
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I've made these cookies several times now and they are always a hit. They are my go-to recipe for black and white cookies.


Lekula Mmolawa
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These cookies are perfect for parties or potlucks. They are always a hit and everyone loves them.


ruth baraka
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients. I always have everything I need on hand to make these cookies.


Girlie Bermoy
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they are worth it. They are so delicious and perfect for any occasion.


Ahmed Raza
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I'm not a baker, but I was able to make these cookies without any problems. They turned out great and my friends loved them.


Prashant Adhikari
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I made these cookies for my family and they raved about them. They said they were the best black and white cookies they had ever tasted.


George Hanks (GeorgiaUwU)
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These cookies are amazing! The combination of the chewy cookie and the creamy frosting is heavenly. I highly recommend this recipe.


Yaron
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I've been searching for a good black and white cookie recipe for years, and this one is it! The cookies are delicious and the frosting is perfect. I love that the recipe uses simple ingredients that I always have on hand.


Anthony Taylor
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These black and white cookies were a hit at my party! They were easy to make and turned out perfectly. The cookie was chewy and the frosting was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making these again.