B&W, Orange&Black, Red Velvet

Benjie just returned from New York and my one request was to bring me back some black&white cookies, a New York staple. He brought me back 4 cookies, two traditional black and whites, an orange and black (Halloween themed?) and a red velvet from William Greenberg Jr. So what ’s the difference between a regular cookie and a B&W one? Basically it’s like a cake in cookie form. The inside is cakey and the top is covered 50/50 in vanilla and chocolate frosting. See why I am a fan?

I have to admit I had my first black&white cookie in Chicago at Bennison’s Bakery and I loved it! So I was excited to get the real deal from NY. Unlike the first one I tried, these ones were extremely cake like, no cookie crunch outside. Either way I’m still a fan of the cake cookies and it’s true the best bite is in the middle.

Update: The Red Velvet b&w cookie is ridiculous good- half cream cheese frosting & half milk chocolate frosting on red velvet cake.

There is a good and simple recipe for the cookies at  Salad in a Jar and I will attempt to make them soon.  To be continued.