Black & Whites

Black & Whites, also known as Half Moon Cookies, are a classic treat in American bakeries. They originated in Upstate New York and are loved for their combination of chocolate and vanilla flavors.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 62 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Black & Whites

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert, Snack Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 12 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 2 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 2160

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoon Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter, softened
• ³⁄₄ cup Granulated sugar
• 1 Egg
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 3 tablespoon Milk
• 1 cup Confectioners' sugar
• 2 tablespoon Water
• ¹⁄₂ cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, and mix well.
3. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
4. Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Flatten each dough ball slightly with the back of a spoon.
5. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
6. In a small bowl, whisk together the confectioners' sugar and water until smooth. Spread the glaze on half of each cookie.
7. Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth. Spread the melted chocolate on the other half of each cookie.
8. Allow the glaze and chocolate to set for about 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 24g8%

Sugars 14g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.