The Best Homemade Black and White Cookies Recipe with Claire Saffitz | Dessert Person

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  • The Best Homemade Black and White Cookies Recipe with Claire Saffitz | Dessert Person
    Join us in the kitchen with Claire Saffitz, as she takes on the iconic Black and White Cookie in this episode of Dessert Person! Originating in New York City (maybe), Black and White Cookies have become a beloved treat across the country. While many bakeries offer their own take on this classic dessert, nothing compares to a homemade Black and White Cookie made from scratch. In this episode, Claire Saffitz shows you how to make the perfect Black and White Cookie, from mixing the batter to icing and decorating. You'll learn about the history of the Black and White Cookie, and why making them at home is the ultimate way to enjoy this delicious treat. Whether you're an experienced baker or just starting out, this recipe is sure to impress. So, roll up your sleeves and let's get baking!
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    Ingredients:
    COOKIES
    2 cups all-purpose flour (9.5 oz / 270g), plus more for rolling
    1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt or 1⁄2 teaspoon Morton kosher salt
    1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
    1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
    1 cup granulated sugar (7 oz / 200g)
    1 1⁄2 sticks unsalted butter (6 oz / 170g), at room temperature
    2 large eggs (3.5 oz / 100g), at room temperature
    2 teaspoons vanilla extract
    1⁄2 cup buttermilk (4.2 oz / 120g), at room temperature
    ICING
    3 1⁄2 cups confectioners’ sugar
    (13.6 oz / 385g), sifted if lumpy, plus more as needed
    2 tablespoons light corn syrup
    2 tablespoons whole milk
    1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    Pinch of kosher salt
    2 tablespoons boiling water
    2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoapowder
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    Producer/Director: Vincent Cross
    Camera Operator: Calvin Robertson
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    Assistant Editor: Asher Rogers
    Theme Song: Michael Guggino
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Комментарии • 312

  • @wafelkai3154
    @wafelkai3154 Год назад +775

    Really nice of Felix to let Claire be in his video.

  • @dianasmith9504
    @dianasmith9504 Год назад +60

    From what I understand, the black and white cookie was originally a way for a bakery to use leftover cake batter and icings at the end of the day. Customers liked the unusual cookie texture and variable colors, and a tradition was born.

  • @Stunningchase
    @Stunningchase Год назад +132

    I would love a video where your camera people try to make one of your recipes. The chaos would be amazing 😂

    • @MarshallKrueger
      @MarshallKrueger Год назад +12

      Reversal of roles would be fun to watch!!

    • @caral8842
      @caral8842 Год назад

      YESSS

    • @ecenbt
      @ecenbt Год назад

      omg i support this idea so much!!!!!!

  • @ChiNguyen3797
    @ChiNguyen3797 Год назад +126

    You sparked my passion for baking 4 years ago. Thanks to you Clair, I’ve changed careers and am now a professional baker ❤

  • @lindsayhaugen7660
    @lindsayhaugen7660 Год назад +151

    Two Claires in one week?!?! ❤❤

    • @csabo1725
      @csabo1725 Год назад +1

      Looks like two Claires in one apron

  • @subjectimpermanence
    @subjectimpermanence Год назад +145

    I’m Polish and here you can get those at almost every bakery - I had no idea they were a Jewish pastry! We call them "Amerykanki" (lit. "Americans") and they usually only have the white icing. 😊

    • @tess5378
      @tess5378 Год назад +25

      Same in germany! We call them Americaner :)

    • @MiguelGonzalez-vz6qi
      @MiguelGonzalez-vz6qi Год назад +1

      Its the American's wranglers

    • @vigilantcosmicpenguin8721
      @vigilantcosmicpenguin8721 Год назад +14

      Only white icing? That feels like an entirely different cookie in my mind.

    • @fahimrind9714
      @fahimrind9714 Год назад +12

      only white huh? sounds about right for poland

    • @PeachKeki
      @PeachKeki Год назад +8

      @@fahimrind9714 🙄

  • @TheSaweddle
    @TheSaweddle Год назад +7

    If the video editor reads the comments...I really appreciated the smiley face on the batter falling from the hand mixer, and I appreciate you.

  • @ohnonotaisha
    @ohnonotaisha Год назад +24

    In case anyone is wondering, her shirt is by Big Bud Press and the print is Fungi Fantasy by Bill Ogden. 🍄

  • @jessschaper4784
    @jessschaper4784 Год назад +6

    Growing up in NY I didn't realize how NY centric this is, living in different states now, I really miss a good black and white cookie 😢

  • @annac9534
    @annac9534 Год назад +8

    My mom worked in Barnes & Noble when I was growing up. I lived in Jersey (not too far from NY), and I remember going with my mom to work, sitting in the cafe, and eating these black and white cookies while reading books. Whenever I see these they bring back nothing but fond memories. I’ll have to give this recipe a try.

  • @bradm112
    @bradm112 Год назад +22

    the little hidden editing extras really add to the video!! like the lil face on the cookie mixture when it falls

  • @got2bjosh
    @got2bjosh Год назад +33

    Shout out to all my New Yorkers who grew up getting black and white cookies from Zaro's Bakery, Zabar's, local diners, etc. around the city.

  • @jjpp412
    @jjpp412 Год назад +27

    The way I hit thumbs up at only 10 seconds in. Claire, I love seeing you explore classic Jewish baked goods! Thank you for representing (and sharing the recipes for those of us who have left areas with Jewish bakeries)!

  • @lizzzlouise
    @lizzzlouise Год назад +3

    We love a Cal cameo 😅

  • @tonyalongi4409
    @tonyalongi4409 Год назад +13

    Need to revisit that Seinfeld episode.
    "Look to the cookie!"

  • @lisaanderson135
    @lisaanderson135 Год назад +13

    Since this came out, I’ve made this recipe 3 times. My family loves these so much! I actually have a request for another batch for later today. So delicious and so much fun to make! Thank you for sharing this recipe!!!

  • @saratakkoush6109
    @saratakkoush6109 Год назад +4

    Look to the cookie Elaine.. look to the cookie.

  • @kyleminor
    @kyleminor Год назад +3

    The way Claire is holding that hand mixer by the very back of the handle is a pretty boss move.

  • @StarCrusher.
    @StarCrusher. Год назад +3

    Look to the cookie Elaine!
    I'm glad so many people posting Seinfeld references

  • @laurenschenck5355
    @laurenschenck5355 Год назад +5

    Felix is so cute and most sweetest kitty ❤

  • @TheHollywoodCrone
    @TheHollywoodCrone Год назад +4

    The Cookie that unites the world! Thanks, Claire! 🫶🏼

  • @realityreimaginedyt
    @realityreimaginedyt Год назад +12

    As a hispanic i would LOVE to see you make a Pan Dulce recipe!! Whether its Conchas or Regalos, or Campechanas they are so good :)

  • @f.d.6667
    @f.d.6667 Год назад +7

    When I was a kid (70s/80s), those could be found everywhere (Southern Germany)... I still treat myself occasionally when I find a traditional bakery that's making their own. Finally need to learn how to make them I guess! Addendum: I just remembered that our school "cafeteria" would sell these and they weren't too bad either (must have been 1978 or so...).

  • @elsafischer3247
    @elsafischer3247 Год назад +2

    Thank you I had this cookie when I was in NY

  • @fgferraro
    @fgferraro Год назад

    I grew up in northern NJ but my family is all on Long Island, and they are all old school Brooklyn Italian Americans. Whenever my grandparents would come to stay with us, they would always bring an assortment of baked goods in a white box with the red string. Black and whites were my favorite as a kid and I knew there would always be one waiting for me inside! Great memories. Can't wait to make these this weekend.

  • @karouhogan4267
    @karouhogan4267 Год назад +5

    Felix is so cute!!

  • @Zayphar
    @Zayphar Год назад +3

    This was a Sunday treat in our house. We would stop at the German bakery on the way home from church and I always got a half-moon cookie(vanilla and chocolate frosting on a chocolate cake). Tradition!

  • @Zentranii
    @Zentranii Год назад +1

    I used to bake these when i was a child with my mom. i found a recipe for them in a childrens cookbook i got for christmas in the 90s. good memories

  • @AussieAngeS
    @AussieAngeS Год назад +5

    Those look wonderful, I’ve never had a black and white cookie before. A cookie that tastes like a cupcake has my vote 😍

  • @mariannapuzzles
    @mariannapuzzles Год назад +2

    1:00
    Oh I used to love „Amerikaner“ as a kid in Germany, always makes me happy to see that someone does proper research to find if they have a different name in another country! But we usually only have either chocolate or vanilla icing, never a mix of both. I’m most definitely going to look for them in a bakery tomorrow!

  • @spencerallegra
    @spencerallegra Год назад +6

    I’ve never been into sweets, like at all, but I want to try all your recipes! They all look so good♥️

  • @JoshMarshain
    @JoshMarshain Год назад +14

    Look to the cookie

  • @lyricalleslie
    @lyricalleslie Год назад +2

    love how the crew has so many questions today and they kept them in the final edit! ha love it!

  • @laurenschenck5355
    @laurenschenck5355 Год назад +2

    Those black and white cookie looks so beautiful and one of my favorites ❤

  • @chambo9212
    @chambo9212 Год назад +1

    These are my favorite cookie of all time. Nothing hits like one of these from an east coast Jewish bagel shop and a cup of coffee.

  • @leelahland
    @leelahland Год назад +5

    Love your videos Claire, these look so nice! I giggled at the little face on the dropping dough after you finished incorporating the dry/wet ingredients!

  • @jcthompson7666
    @jcthompson7666 Год назад +5

    Love, love, love these. I have memories of buying the freshest Black & White Cookies under the stairs at a Grand Central Station’s bakery when I was a commuter. You’re so right, the ubiquitous B&W found in any NYC area deli wrapped in plastic is not as good as fresh baked.

  • @Miranda50709
    @Miranda50709 Год назад +10

    The cookie seems similar to what we call a tea cake here in the South. They are very addictive and delicious.

  • @pineconey
    @pineconey 7 месяцев назад +1

    Love the effect at 8:39, Claire!

  • @chantalscott7985
    @chantalscott7985 Год назад +3

    I feel like my request some months ago were answered and my dreams came true: Claire Saffitz makes perfect Black and Whites, an all-time fav childhood cookie! Now in my own kitchen. 🎉Yay.. Love u, Claire!

  • @rocbolt
    @rocbolt Год назад +4

    “Look to the the cookie!”

  • @dingleberry11222
    @dingleberry11222 Год назад

    Thank you for talking about ingredient temperatures! So helpful!

  • @dawnrichling2773
    @dawnrichling2773 Год назад +1

    I love the way you add vanilla "close enough"

  • @jonnycrandell7328
    @jonnycrandell7328 Год назад +5

    We love you Claire!

  • @user-pt6nk1cv4z
    @user-pt6nk1cv4z Год назад +1

    Literally my fave dessert

  • @lovingthelessloved3679
    @lovingthelessloved3679 Год назад +1

    thank you team claire for always being a safe space on youtube. xox

  • @Alice1nWond3rland
    @Alice1nWond3rland Год назад +2

    I need a Claire x BBP Collab!! Love it!

  • @TreyMcDonaldAnimator
    @TreyMcDonaldAnimator Год назад +2

    Let me start by saying I absolute respect this recipe. so much so that I'll definitely take a crack at this... that being said... I don't think anything has captivated my sweet tooth like a Zaro's Bakery Black and White cookie. It to me is about as indulgent as a NYC bagel. Love it so much.

  • @AthanKaiAltair
    @AthanKaiAltair Год назад +4

    If you look at Canadian RUclipsr Yolanda Gampp (How to Cake It) she melds the words Cake and Cookie into "Cakies" which describe perfectly these delicious looking treats 😊❤

  • @laurenschenck5355
    @laurenschenck5355 Год назад +2

    Have a great weekend Claire you deserve it 😊

  • @vr4787
    @vr4787 Год назад +3

    Look to the cookie Elaine!

  • @idonwantahandle
    @idonwantahandle Год назад +2

    LOVE big bud press!!!

  • @utopianfiat
    @utopianfiat Год назад +10

    Claire's hand mixer technique is really interesting. I usually expect to hold it like an iron, full hand grip above. She's holding it lightly from the end, letting it work itself into the ingredients rather than being forced. Fascinating.

    • @danbev8542
      @danbev8542 Год назад +1

      My theory is that she has a high counter & lifting her whole arm & shoulder is harder. Hers is probably a good strategy for height challenged people.

    • @jilletdelphine
      @jilletdelphine Год назад

      can you timestamp what you mean? it looks like she’s using it normally to me? idk i’m not seeing it

    • @Rea13434O
      @Rea13434O Год назад

      @@jilletdelphine maybe 5:40?

    • @jilletdelphine
      @jilletdelphine Год назад

      @@Rea13434O oh! you’re right. i was mostly paying attention to it around 6:30 where she seems to be using it normally

  • @nuclearmonster
    @nuclearmonster Год назад +1

    I didn’t know these were better fresh! Hope to try one some day

  • @anthonydolio8118
    @anthonydolio8118 Год назад +3

    Yum. Given their size and texture, I think they would make a great after dinner dessert with coffee or tea.

  • @parisXxpedalsXx1
    @parisXxpedalsXx1 Год назад +3

    Made the What’s for Dessert lime squiggles yesterday, they’re beautiful and delicious!

  • @andreagamboa4288
    @andreagamboa4288 Год назад

    had these when I went to NYC cant wait to try yours!

  • @welfareprincess
    @welfareprincess Год назад

    I love the finished product of that batter/dough it reminds me of those pink grocery store cookies!!!

  • @yejikim1494
    @yejikim1494 8 месяцев назад +2

    I've never had this kind of cookies; it was cakey like you said, not too sweet so I had to control myself^^; It was a shame that I couldn't get round-shaped cookies from the oven, I presume it was because of the fan. So, I had to cut them using a cookie cutter. Still, they were really good. Thank you for giving me a chance to have a Jewish New York style cookie in Melbourne. Lucky me!! Thank you as always!

  • @laurenschenck5355
    @laurenschenck5355 Год назад +3

    Those cookies looks delicious and amazing Claire ❤

  • @user-hk8zy6bi3c
    @user-hk8zy6bi3c 9 месяцев назад

    Every gift from a friend is a wish for your happiness.

  • @barbiedoo801
    @barbiedoo801 5 месяцев назад +1

    I’ve been wanting to make a Black & White cookie but always thought it would be too hard. You made it look very easy. I’m going to try and make them next week for my friends. They are my Guinea pigs lol They try everything I make. This is my husband and my son’s favorite cookie. They will be very excited. Thank you so much xoxo

  • @navahija8683
    @navahija8683 Год назад

    growing up (german gal here) "Amerikaner" were coated only with white frosting at my favorite bakery, freshly made and just heavenly soft, spongy and sweet. my absolyute favorite kind of baked sweets!

  • @snowflaire
    @snowflaire Год назад +4

    Yes! More Cal!

  • @Regluna
    @Regluna Год назад

    I live in Mexico City and crave this cookies all the time🤩♥️

  • @princessalways4eva
    @princessalways4eva Год назад +2

    I love black and white cookies. My son and I used to share, vanilla for me, chocolate for him. Being originally from NY then NJ and living in Florida I sure do miss them. Maybe with your video I’ll attempt. Tfs.🤗

  • @EatCarbs
    @EatCarbs Год назад +1

    I'd love one of those cookies.. please and thank you.

  • @brianmeehan94
    @brianmeehan94 Год назад +1

    I have made this cookie from America's test kitchen recipe... now I need to make yours!!!

  • @ktj4691
    @ktj4691 Год назад +2

    When I was in New York, I stopped at a random bakery and got a B/W cookie. I then walked to the diner where Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld birthed Seinfeld. I looked at the diner and said "turn to the cookie, Elaine." Then I ate it. Then I left.
    The cookie was delicious.

  • @benzo___
    @benzo___ Год назад +12

    fun fact, these are called 'Amerikaner' (Americans) in Germany

  • @cgwami
    @cgwami Год назад +6

    Not that they need my recommendation, but Russ & Daughters is fantastic! Also, a friend of mine made the blue & white cookies from Dessert Person and they are definitely more of a (utterly delicious) cake than a cookie.

  • @loribeehler1123
    @loribeehler1123 Год назад +2

    It’s a cakey! Looks delicious and on my soon list!

  • @GasparLewis
    @GasparLewis Год назад +40

    ADVANCED INFORMATION: When you have a standard, middle-of-the-road cookie from a diner or plastic wrapping, it has a textural split as well as a flavor split. The chocolate icing will be soft to the tooth while holding its shape, where the vanilla will have firmed into a hard icing shell that cracks and shatters on biting.

    • @got2bjosh
      @got2bjosh Год назад +6

      Exactly. Zaro's Bakery has the best ones.

    • @toastmybagel
      @toastmybagel Год назад +3

      Yes!! And I actually love the standard middle of the road ones for what they are, you know? Love the homemade’s and the plastic wrapped ones equally! But a bad stale one really can mess a day up hahah

  • @vivianramos5700
    @vivianramos5700 Год назад +1

    Claire, your shirt is amazing!!! Must get!

  • @Amber_cooks
    @Amber_cooks Год назад

    My favorite kind of cookie! I made a vegan version last week and it was incredible. Of course, I still have to check out how the Dessert Queen does it!

  • @vigilantcosmicpenguin8721
    @vigilantcosmicpenguin8721 Год назад +2

    I really like Claire's shirt.

  • @unit--ns8jh
    @unit--ns8jh Год назад +2

    Yeah, I remember I was shocked when I learned (from Seinfeld I think) that Amerikaners are actually an american cookie, I thought it was just a name 🙂
    Also - the shroom blouse is really cool!

  • @robbicu
    @robbicu Год назад +2

    This was fun! Nice to see Cal.
    Love the way the crew trolls Claire and she doesn't get it. haha

  • @jml4774
    @jml4774 Год назад +2

    Yum!

  • @moons7
    @moons7 10 месяцев назад +1

    i've seen black & white cookies in photos only, never in person, so i always assumed these were flat and a bit crunchy, like a regular cookie lol. this blew my mind a bit to learn otherwise 🤯

  • @lechatbotte.
    @lechatbotte. Год назад +2

    Woo hoo it’s Claire day. Best day of the week. Epic fridge shot, no room lol meanwhile my fridge is almost empty

  • @BHBdrummer
    @BHBdrummer Год назад +4

    If it loses moisture over time and hardens, it's a cake.
    If it absorbs moisture over time and softens, it's cookie.
    At least according to UK tax law, which sets different VAT rates on cakes and cookies.

  • @drewtawzer5679
    @drewtawzer5679 Год назад +1

    Anyone else call them half-moons?? I’ve never heard them called “black and white cookies” before. Still so yum!!

  • @SpoonDono
    @SpoonDono Год назад +2

    Claire if I make this recipe I’m adding all the lemon back in 👍

  • @Annikina
    @Annikina Год назад +1

    We love Cal..!!!!!!

  • @lisaanderson135
    @lisaanderson135 Год назад +28

    I’m afraid to make these because I love them so much! I probably will eat the whole batch, lol! It doesn’t help that I just made Claire’s croissant recipe 🤦🏻‍♀️

    • @crystallinecrisis3901
      @crystallinecrisis3901 Год назад +2

      I made her blondies last week for work and only got to take one home (bc I ate 2 at work)

    • @lisaanderson135
      @lisaanderson135 Год назад +2

      @@crystallinecrisis3901 I see that we’re suffering from the same addiction! The symptoms are… an overpowering lack of self control and the crippling inability to stop after eating one 🤣

  • @Aura-Of-Syrinx
    @Aura-Of-Syrinx Год назад +1

    Half-Moon cookies are sooooo goooooooood! \o/

  • @jessicataylor3180
    @jessicataylor3180 Год назад +2

    Getting happy The Marvelous Mrs Maisel vibes from these delicious cookies, not that Midge could bake them, but she sure loves sharing them. Thanks for another excellent recipe Claire! x🎙️📺 ❤️.

    • @MC-dk7tr
      @MC-dk7tr Год назад +1

      I was thinking the same when I saw this! Episode 6 is up if you haven’t watched it yet!

  • @sodawaterlime
    @sodawaterlime Год назад +3

    look to the cookie.

  • @snoojalqouba3305
    @snoojalqouba3305 Год назад +2

    never clicked on a notification so fast in my life

  • @SamwiseOutdoors
    @SamwiseOutdoors Год назад

    "Consistent consistency" makes perfect sense, I often describe myself as "consistently inconsistent".

  • @Karen1024
    @Karen1024 Год назад +3

    Cute shirt, Claire!

  • @baskkev7459
    @baskkev7459 Год назад

    In the Netherlands we also have a version of this. I think I would not say a cookie or cake. But more a thing that falls in with chocolate bread

  • @RelaxAndSmokeMeth
    @RelaxAndSmokeMeth Год назад +1

    oh the nostalgia

  • @stevegarwood3840
    @stevegarwood3840 Год назад +1

    All B&W cookies are wonderful, but IMHO the very best B&W cookies in NYC have a slight lemon flavor in the cookie.

  • @AsuCaga16
    @AsuCaga16 Год назад +3

    The half-moons from Utica are similar, but different style icings which IMO are a big improvement! Would highly recommend people try the variation if you're going to go all out making these.

    • @lizeebath
      @lizeebath Год назад

      Hemstrought's! My Aunt and Uncle would always have them ready for our visits to their home in Utica or bring a box with them when visiting us. 😊

  • @1samsmith2
    @1samsmith2 5 месяцев назад

    Thank you for the video and recipe. It works! Let me ask you, instead of rolling the refrigerated portions into balls what do you think about refrigerating the whole bowl of dough and using a PAM sprayed scooper to drop portions on the parchment lined sheet, then flatten with dusted fingertips?

  • @Looptydude
    @Looptydude Год назад +1

    As a guy who loads up RUclips and sees a new hoonigan video and a Claire video I click Claire first 😂

  • @terezgiuliana9319
    @terezgiuliana9319 Год назад +1

    I love the vanilla side so I ice the whole cookie in vanilla and then add chocolate on top of half of it.

    • @TamarLitvot
      @TamarLitvot Год назад +1

      I was just thinking I’d prefer an all chocolate iced one!

  • @rydrew
    @rydrew Год назад +2

    “the caffeine yo, it’s kicked in” who would’ve thought caffeine could give Claire extra swag!