Description
Celebrate the New Year with these irresistibly soft Black and White New Year Cookies featuring a classic and nostalgic blend of rich chocolate and creamy vanilla flavors. Perfectly tender with eye-catching black and white swirls, these cookies combine simple ingredients and easy steps to create a festive treat ideal for parties, gifting, or cozy holiday moments.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: Begin by creaming the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to ensure they are evenly distributed.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Slowly add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture and stir gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Divide and flavor the dough: Separate the dough into two equal parts. To one half, fold in the cocoa powder thoroughly to create the chocolate dough. Leave the other half plain for the vanilla dough.
- Shape the cookies: Roll each portion into a log of equal size. Press the two logs together side by side and carefully twist them around each other to create the classic black and white swirl pattern.
- Chill and slice: Wrap the twisted dough log in plastic wrap and chill for at least one hour to firm up. Once chilled, slice into ¼-inch thick cookies.
- Bake the cookies: Place the slices on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spaced a couple of inches apart. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are just beginning to set but the centers remain soft.
- Cool and serve: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar if desired for a festive touch.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for better creaming and smooth dough.
- Don’t overmix the dough to keep the cookies tender and soft.
- Chill the dough properly to prevent spreading and maintain the black and white swirl.
- Slice the dough log with a sharp knife for even pieces and to keep the pattern intact.
- Watch baking times closely; underbake slightly if you prefer softer, chewy cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Black and White Cookies, New Year Cookies, Soft Cookies, Chocolate Vanilla Cookies, Holiday Treats
