Making the Perfect Black & White Cookie Recipe | Melissa Clark | NYT Cooking

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

Whole wheat flour adds more fiber and nutrients.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat option.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until creamy.

Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Stir in vanilla extract and a combination of milk and sour cream until combined.

In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.

Use a quarter cup measuring cup to scoop the batter onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.

Let cookies cool on a wire rack.

Once cooled, spread chocolate frosting on half of each cookie.

Spread white frosting on the other half.

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