These iconic Black and White Cookies are a delightful treat featuring a soft, cake-like cookie topped with both chocolate and vanilla icing. Perfect for any occasion!
Preparation time
55min
Ingredients
12 Servings
- 2 ml black food coloring
- 115 g butter
- 240 g cake flour
- 60 ml corn syrup
- 5 ml lemon extract
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
Step 3
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Step 4
Stir in the lemon extract.
Step 5
In another bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, and salt.
Step 6
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
Step 7
Drop dough by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 5 cm apart.
Step 8
Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the cookies are set. Allow to cool completely.
Step 9
To make the icing, combine the powdered sugar, corn syrup, and water in a bowl and mix until smooth. Divide the icing into two bowls.
Step 10
Add the black food coloring to one bowl and mix until fully incorporated.
Step 11
Spread vanilla icing on one half of each cookie and black icing on the other half. Let the icing set before serving.