Description
Soft, cake-like cookies topped with half vanilla and half chocolate icing, inspired by classic New York bakery treats.
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
- 1 ⅓ cups (160g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 6 tbsp (85g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup (80mL) buttermilk
For the Icing:
- 2 cups (240g) confectioners’ sugar
- 2 tsp lemon juice (optional)
- 2 tbsp water (plus more as needed)
- 1 tbsp light corn syrup
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp (18g) cocoa powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet.
- Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla; mix well.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk.
- Drop batter onto baking sheet.
- Bake 12–15 minutes; cool completely.
- Mix icing ingredients until smooth.
- Divide icing and mix cocoa into one half.
- Frost half vanilla and half chocolate on each cookie.
Notes
- Let cookies cool before icing to prevent melting.
- Adjust icing consistency with water as needed.
- Use an offset spatula for smooth frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes