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Black And White Cookies

Classic soft, cake like cookies topped with half chocolate and half vanilla glaze. Perfect for dessert or tea time, these iconic cookies offer a delightful balance of flavors and a tender, chewy texture.
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Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:18 minutes
Total Time:1 hour

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer or whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Wire cooling rack
  • Spatula

Ingredients

  • For the Cookies:
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup whole milk
  • For the Glazes:
  • Vanilla Glaze:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 –3 tbsp milk
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • Chocolate Glaze:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 –3 tbsp milk
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat Oven:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Mix Dry Ingredients:
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  • Cream Butter and Sugar:
  • In a large bowl, beat together butter, oil, and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add Eggs and Vanilla:
  • Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
  • Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
  • Alternately add flour mixture and sour cream/milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with flour. Mix until smooth.
  • Shape Cookies:
  • Using a large spoon or ice cream scoop, drop batter onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart. Flatten slightly to form rounds.
  • Bake:
  • Bake for 15–18 minutes, until edges are lightly golden. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Prepare Glazes:
  • For vanilla glaze, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
  • For chocolate glaze, whisk powdered sugar, cocoa, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
  • Ice the Cookies:
  • Spread vanilla glaze on one half of each cookie and chocolate glaze on the other half. Allow glaze to set before serving.
Servings: 16 cookies