
These cookies are the perfect balance of black and white.
Ingredients
- 1 Cup unsalted butter
- 1 3/4 Cup(s) white sugar
- 4 Whole eggs
- 1 Cup milk
- 1/2 Tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 Tsp lemon extract
- 2 1/2 Cup(s) cake flour
Steps
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Butter 2 baking sheets.
- In a medium bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in the milk, vanilla, and lemon extract. Combine cake flour and all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually blend into the creamed mixture. Drop tablespoonfuls of the dough 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake until edges begin to brown, about 20 to 30 minutes. Cool completely.
- Place confectioners sugar in large bowl. Mix in boiling water one tablespoon at a time until mixture is thick and spreadable. (Add more than the indicated amount if you need to).
- Transfer half of the frosting to the top of a double boiler set over simmering water. Stir in the chocolate. Warm mixture, stirring frequently, until the chocolate melts. Remove from heat.
- With a brush, coat half the cookie with chocolate frosting and the other half with the white frosting. Set on waxed paper until frosting hardens.














