New York City Black And White Cookies Recipe

Indulge in the iconic New York City Black and White Cookie! This recipe recreates the legendary cake-style cookie made famous by Seinfeld's 'The Dinner Party.' These aren't your average cookies; they're soft, moist, palm-sized delights, perfect for sharing at a potluck or satisfying any homesick New Yorker. Get ready to bake a batch of these delicious, classic treats – a true taste of the Big Apple!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 402.6 kcal
Protein 10g
Rating 4.4 (34 Reviews)
New York City Black And White Cookies

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for New York City Black And White Cookies

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How to Make New York City Black And White Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two baking sheets.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  5. Divide the dough in half. In one half, stir in the cocoa powder. In the other half, leave it plain.
  6. Drop rounded tablespoons of each dough onto the prepared baking sheets, alternating colors.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
  8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Once cooled, drizzle with your favorite icing (chocolate and vanilla are traditional).
  10. Enjoy your authentic New York City Black and White Cookies!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

13 g

Sugar

190g

Fat

35g

Carbs

23g