Zabar's Black-and-Whites Recipe

Name: Zabar's Black-and-Whites
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar; 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened; 4 large eggs; 1 cup milk; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon lemon extract; 2 1/2 cups cake flour; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 4 cups confectioners' sugar; 13 to 1/2 cup boiling water; 1 ounce bittersweet chocolate, chopped

Servings: persons

1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
4 large eggs
1 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon lemon extract
2 1/2 cups cake flour
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 cups confectioners' sugar
13 to 1/2 cup boiling water
1 ounce bittersweet chocolate, chopped

1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
2
Butter 2 baking sheets and set aside.
3
Combine sugar and butter in a bowl and beat until fluffy.
4
Add the eggs, milk and extracts.
5
Mix until smooth.
6
Combine the flours, baking powder and salt in a bowl and mix.
7
Add the dry ingredients to the wet in batches, stirring until combined.
8
Drop soup spoonfuls of the dough 2 inches apart on the baking sheets.
9
Bake until the edges begin to brown, 20 to 30 minutes.
10
Cool.
11
To make frosting, place the confectioners' sugar in a large bowl.
12
Gradually add some boiling water, stirring until mixture is thick and spreadable.
13
Place half the frosting in the top of a double boiler set over simmering water; add the chocolate.
14
Warm, stirring until chocolate is melted and the frosting is smooth.
15
Remove from heat.
16
Brush half the cookie with the chocolate and the other half with the white frosting.

5161

kcal

Calories

387

Fat

411

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar, 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened, 4 large eggs, 1 cup milk, and more.

Yes, Zabar's Black-and-Whites falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Zabar's Black-and-Whites

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