Red Velvet Black and White Cookies at Joy The Baker

 

Ok, you might need to sit down for this one.  This is going to be good.  I don’t know where to start with these cookies.  Red Velvet Black and White Cookies- they brilliantly combine the tradition of black and white cookies with the near religion that is red velvet cake.  The cookie is soft, moist and cakey, and the frosting…  shut up!  They were SO incredibly good… and this is coming from me… I practically eat cookies for a living!

 

When it comes to Black and White Cookies, I think I have a problem.  They are absolutely my favorite cookie in the world.  I like Black and White Cookies more than I like…. I dunno:  puppies.  Yea, and who doesn’t like puppies!?  So it’s pretty serious.

 

 I can’t take credit for the cleverness of this delicious cookie.  The idea is from Rachel Ray.  I know… stop throwing things.  Is RayRay loosing her luster?  More and more people see, to be annoyed with her.  Is it her new dog food cooking show?  Maybe.

 Onto the cookie.

Seriously.  Please understand me when I say that YOU MUST MAKE THESE COOKIES!  They’re brilliant!  They’ll instantly make you more popular (if you share) and they’ll reduce the fine lines and puffiness under your eyes (if you use them like spa cucumber slices).  I wouldn’t lie to you.  Go.  Make!

Red Velvet Black and White Cookies

 recipe by RayRay

1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

1 Tablespoon cocoa powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

5 Tablespoons butter, softened

3/4 cup sugar

1 egg

1 Tablespoon red food coloring

1 teaspoon vanilla

1/2 cup buttermilk

For Vanilla Graze

2 cups powdered sugar

1 Teaspoon light corn syrup

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

For Chocolate Glaze

4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate

3 Tablespoons butter

1 Tablespoon light corn syrup 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.  Line two baking sheets with parchment paper, or grease and flour the pan well so the cookies don’t stick.  In a medium bowl, sift together flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt.

Using a mixer, beat 5 tablespoons butter with the granulated sugar until fluffy, about 3 minutes.  Beat in the egg, food coloring and 1 teaspoon vanilla.  Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk until smooth.  

Place 1/4-cup scoops of batter 2 inches apart of the prepared baking sheet, spread the batter out with a butter knife.  Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out dry, 12 to 15 minutes.  Let the cookies sit for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool. 

 

To make the glazes-

In a bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 tablespoon of corn syrup and  2 tablespoons hot water, until smooth.  That’s your vanilla glaze.

In a seperate bowl, melt the butter and the chocolate in a microwave for about 1 minute.  Add the corn syrup and stir until smooth.  That’s your chocolate glaze! 

Once the cookies are cooled, face them all bottom side up of a clean surface.  Spread half of the cookie with vanilla glaze and the other half with chocolate glaze.  Refrigerate for 20 minutes to set.  And…Yum! 

 

Red Velvet Black and White Cookies at Joy The Baker

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