The Best Gluten-Free New York Style Black & White Cookies
If you grew up on Long Island or anywhere in NY, then you remember how delicious Black & White cookies are. They came in all different sizes from large to super large & then the mini's, with half vanilla and half chocolate glaze. To save on calories we decided to go with the medium 3-inch size. They can be found in just about any bakery or deli in NY. No one really knows their origin but some folks think Glaser's (Bavarian) brought them over when they came to the US in the early 1900's. Glaser's of Yorkville, opened up their bakery in 1902 (closed in 2018), Hemstrought’s Bakery in Utica, New York, opened around 1925. If you're a Seinfeld fan you will remember the 'Look to the Cookie Elaine' from Season 5 Episode 13 Dinner Party. Regardless of their origin, they are a staple cookie of New York and loved by all. I love the white half so I eat the chocolate side first saving the best for last while Teresa loves the chocolate so she eats the vanilla first (go figure). For years no one has really perfected a gluten-free version of these iconic NY cookies until now. We are happy to bring you the best Gluten-free black & whites ever. You would never know they are gluten-free. Enjoy! ❤️❤️
Ingredients
For Cookies:
- 1¼ cups Bob’s Red Mill One to One Gluten-Free Flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 c sugar
- 1/3 cup buttermilk, well shaken
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (not imitation)
- 1/2 tsp pure lemon extract (not imitation)
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
For Vanilla Icing:
- 1½ cups confectioners sugar
- 1 Tablespoon light corn syrup
- 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (not imitation)
- 1-2 Tablespoons hot water
For Chocolate Icing:
- 1 cup confectioners sugar
- 2 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa (we use Dutch processed cocoa)
- 2 Tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (not imitation)
- 1/2 tsp light corn syrup
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1-2 Tablespoons hot water (add extra to get the correct consistency)
Directions
Cookie Directions:
- Place rack in the middle of your oven. Pre-heat oven to 350ºF.
- Line large baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt.
- In a large measuring cup, stir together the well-shaken buttermilk, vanilla, and lemon extract.
- Using the paddle attachment in a stand mixer, beat together the butter & sugar until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Add the egg and beat until well combined.
- Beginning with flour mixture and ending with flour mixture, mix in flour mixture & buttermilk mixture alternately in batter at low speed until smooth.
- Place batter into a piping bag. Snip off the first 1-inch of bad to make a round hole.
- Starting in the center, pipe counterclockwise to about 2-inches diameter for medium size cookies. For larger cookie, pipe larger diameter.
- Place cookie sheet in preheated oven and bake 15 minutes for medium. Do not brown. Cookies are done when they spring back when touched.
- When done transfer to a cooling rack. In the meantime prepare the icings.
- Once completely cooled they are ready to ice.
Icing Directions Vanilla:
- Stir together confectioners sugar, corn syrup, lemon juice, vanilla, and 1 Tablespoon hot water in a small bowl until smooth.
Icing Directions Chocolate:
- Combine hot water, melted butter, vanilla and corn syrup in a small bowl.
- Whisk together the cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Slowing pour the liquid ingredients into dry ingredients, whisking continuously until smooth. (Add a tiny bit of hot water if needed)
Icing Technique:
- Turn cookies over as you will ice the flat side only.
- Using a tablespoon, take a spoonful of vanilla icing and start in the center and push spoon towards the edge, covering half the cookie. Place cookie on rack with paper towels underneath to catch drippings.
- When set, do the same for the chocolate side. Let set completely before serving.
- To speed up the setting, these can be refrigerated for about 30 minutes.
Notes: If you don’t have buttermilk you can use 1 cup milk + 1 Tablespoon lemon juice or white vinegar.
Our cookies are medium size, about 3 inches round. You can make about 8 large 6-inch round cookies with this recipe.
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Lori thank you so much for your kind words. Let us know how you like them! Stay healthy & keep on cooking! 😀