Black and White Cookies

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Black and white cookies are classic New York, but even in their hometown it’s difficult to find a good one these days. We determined that the best black and white cookies are made at home, but making them just right posed a challenge.

SERVES Makes 26 large cookies, about 3 1/2 inches in diameter

Black and White Cookies

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

Our biggest departure from most black and white cookie recipes was a switch to all cake flour—we liked that it gave the cookies a tender, moist crumb that was delicate yet sturdy enough to stand up to icing. We also determined that we neede...

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