{"id":975,"date":"2009-05-15T07:14:37","date_gmt":"2009-05-15T13:14:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/?p=975"},"modified":"2009-05-15T07:17:12","modified_gmt":"2009-05-15T13:17:12","slug":"black-and-white-cookies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/2009\/05\/15\/black-and-white-cookies\/","title":{"rendered":"Black and White Cookies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-990\" title=\"cookie6\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/cookie6.jpg?resize=500%2C375\" alt=\"cookie6\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/cookie6.jpg?w=500 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/cookie6.jpg?resize=300%2C225 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3>Seinfeld Episode 77: The Dinner Party<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"858\" height=\"483\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IlLPAIrmqvE?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[The Royal Bakery]<\/p>\n<p>ELAINE: Ummm, I love the smell of bakeries.<\/p>\n<p>JERRY: Oh look Elaine, the black and white cookie. I love the black and white. Two races of flavor living side by side [mumble?] It&#8217;s a wonderful thing isn&#8217;t it?<\/p>\n<p>ELAINE: You know I often wonder what you&#8217;ll be like when you&#8217;re senile.<\/p>\n<p>JERRY: I&#8217;m looking forward to it.<\/p>\n<p>ELAINE: Yeah. I think it will be a very smooth transition for you.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>JERRY: Uhm, The thing about eating the Black and White cookie, Elaine, is you want to get some black and some white in each bite. Nothing mixes better than vanilla and chocolate And yet somehow racial harmony eludes us. If people would only look to the cookie all our problems would be solved.<\/p>\n<p>ELAINE: Your views on race relations are fascinating. You really should do an op-ed piece for the Times.<\/p>\n<p>JERRY: Um, um, Look to the cookie Elaine. Look to the cookie.<\/p>\n<p>Look to the cookie&#8230;the Black and White cookie.<\/p>\n<p>I watched some Seinfeld when it was in prime time, but I really started to become a fan in college when I started watching it in syndication. \u00a0My husband has all 9 seasons on DVD, and we still watch it almost every weeknight from 6-7 on TBS. \u00a0I think I&#8217;ve seen almost every episode. \u00a0A waste of time? \u00a0Possibly. \u00a0But what a fun and entertaining way to waste it!<\/p>\n<p>I have decided to start a little series of recipes inspired by Seinfeld. \u00a0The illustrious black and white cookie begins the series. \u00a0My sister and her husband live in New York City. \u00a0I have eaten quite a few Black and Whites thanks to her. \u00a0Lisa brings a bunch of packaged ones home for Christmas and puts them in our stockings. \u00a0When I&#8217;ve visited I&#8217;ve bought them fresh from bakeries. \u00a0These soft, cake-like cookies frosted half with chocolate and half with vanilla icing are truly a lovely combination. \u00a0I am more a fan of the vanilla half of the cookies, but both are delicious. \u00a0My favorite packaged brand is\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.angelsbakery.com\/mm5\/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&amp;Store_Code=AB&amp;Product_Code=CoBW&amp;Category_Code=Co\" target=\"_blank\">Angel&#8217;s Bakery.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-983\" title=\"angel\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/angel.jpg?resize=300%2C209\" alt=\"angel\" width=\"300\" height=\"209\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This recipe comes from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.marthastewartstore.com\/detail.php?p=5496\" target=\"_blank\">Martha Stewart&#8217;s Baking Handbook<\/a>. \u00a0I love owning this cookbook. \u00a0There is a beautiful photo of every item, tips on baking, equipment, techniques, ingredients, etc. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>These cookies turned out to be so delicious. \u00a0The cookie is soft, cakey, not too sweet and the perfect base for the sweet icings.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-985\" title=\"cookie\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/cookie.jpg?resize=400%2C320\" alt=\"cookie\" width=\"400\" height=\"320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/cookie.jpg?w=400 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/cookie.jpg?resize=300%2C240 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-986\" title=\"cookie22\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/cookie22.jpg?resize=425%2C311\" alt=\"cookie22\" width=\"425\" height=\"311\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/cookie22.jpg?w=425 425w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/cookie22.jpg?resize=300%2C219 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The icings are rich and wonderful. \u00a0They are made with heavy cream, but I think whole or 2% milk would work. \u00a0You may need to play with powdered sugar if you choose to change the liquid. \u00a0Next time I will add a teaspoon or so of vanilla extract to the icing. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-995\" title=\"icings\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/icings.jpg?resize=500%2C292\" alt=\"icings\" width=\"500\" height=\"292\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/icings.jpg?w=500 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/icings.jpg?resize=300%2C175 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Let the chocolate icing set completely before icing the other half of the cookie.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-989\" title=\"cookie5\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/cookie5.jpg?resize=500%2C275\" alt=\"cookie5\" width=\"500\" height=\"275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/cookie5.jpg?w=500 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/cookie5.jpg?resize=300%2C165 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/>\u00a0This will keep the chocolate icing from infiltrating the white and also keep it smooth. \u00a0Give the icings some time to set and dry before packaging or serving them. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-992\" title=\"cookie8\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/cookie8.jpg?resize=500%2C369\" alt=\"cookie8\" width=\"500\" height=\"369\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/cookie8.jpg?w=500 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/cookie8.jpg?resize=300%2C221 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p>These black and whites do not stack well since the white icing never really gets completely hardened. \u00a0That is the only downside to these cookies. \u00a0While they are more time consuming then a common drop, bake, cool and eat cookie, they are well worth the time and effort. \u00a0<\/p>\n<h3>Cookie<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>3 cups all purpose flour<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 teaspoon baking powder<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 teaspoon baking soda<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 teaspoon salt<\/li>\n<li>1 1\/4 sticks (10 tablespoons) butter at room temp<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup vegetable shortening<\/li>\n<li>1 cup + 3 tablespoons sugar<\/li>\n<li>2 large eggs + 1 yolk<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon vanilla extract<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 cup heavy cream<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li>Preheat oven to 350\u00b0 \u00a0Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.<\/li>\n<li>Whisk flour, baking powder, soda and salt in a large bowl.<\/li>\n<li>Beat butter, shortening and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.<\/li>\n<li>Add whole eggs and yolk, one at a time, beating well after each addition. \u00a0Beat in vanilla.<\/li>\n<li>With mixer on low speed add half of the flour mixture, then the cream, then the remaining flour. \u00a0Beat until just combined.<\/li>\n<li>Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets. \u00a0Give them at least 2 inches to spread. \u00a0*The recipe makes large cookies using a 1\/4 cup the drop the cookies. \u00a0I used a large cookie scoop resulting in a baked cookie about 4 inches in diameter.<\/li>\n<li>For large cookies, bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are very light golden brown. \u00a0I baked them for 9 minutes using a large cookie scoop.<\/li>\n<li>Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack before icing.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Black and White Icing<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>1 cup heavy cream (whole or 2% milk)<\/li>\n<li>3 1\/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted<\/li>\n<li>5 tablespoons cocoa powder<\/li>\n<li>5 tablespoons boiling water<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li>Whisk cream and sugar (add in vanilla) in large bowl until smooth.<\/li>\n<li>Set aside about 1 1\/4 cups of the white icing in a separate bowl.<\/li>\n<li>Combine cocoa and boiling water and stir until dissolved.<\/li>\n<li>Add cocoa mixture to remaining icing and stir until smooth to make the black icing.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Icing the Cookies<\/h3>\n<p>Frost the BOTTOM of the cookie so that the icing will be flat and not domed.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-988\" title=\"cookie4\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/cookie4.jpg?resize=350%2C467\" alt=\"cookie4\" width=\"350\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/cookie4.jpg?w=350 350w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/cookie4.jpg?resize=224%2C300 224w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Spread half of the <em>bottom, flat side<\/em> of the cookie with the chocolate icing. \u00a0Repeat with all cookies. \u00a0Let set completely.<\/li>\n<li>Spread the other half of the cookie with the white icing, overlapping the chocolate a bit to avoid gaps in the icing. \u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div id=\"wp_fb_like_button\" style=\"margin:5px 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