the gluten free vegan Black and White Cookie – an iconic New York treat – soft and cakey and perfect to dunk in your coffee or milk!
Classic New York Black and White Cookie
Look to the cookie!
Any Seinfeld fans here?
Remember “The Dinner Party” episode? Jerry and Elaine head to the bakery to pick up a chocolate babka for the party, while Kramer and George head to the liquor store for wine (and George was wearing that ridiculously large puffy coat). The Classic New York Black and White Cookie plays a part in one of the bakery scenes.
I used to love the classic black and white way before there was a Seinfeld (years later it became a favorite show, and I still love to watch reruns). Whenever I was visiting Katie’s place, she always had these cookies for me.
When my friends Michael and Ethan were planning their cookbook, I am sure they knew they had to include the black and white. The Vegan Mos live in Brooklyn, and their new book is NYC Vegan.
NYC Vegan
I could not be more thrilled for my friends and this new book! It is a comprehensive collection of vegan versions of iconic foods from my favorite city – I have already made several recipes. In addition to fantastic recipes and stunning photography from Jackie Sobon, this book is wonderfully readable, with personal stories and informational tidbits about New York City. It really is a joy of a book.
The first recipe I made was Matzoh Brei. I have not had this favorite in forever, and this version is close to what I remember. This can be made sweet or savory, and like Michael and Ethan, I prefer a sweet version.
The next recipe I had to make was Phoebe’s Salad. Not for the quirky favorite from Friends, but for Michael and Ethan’s rescue pup, Phoebe. This salad is made up of the stomach soothing foods Phoebe could eat, and I made it in honor how much Michael and Ethan love their dogs, and for rescue pups everywhere.
I cheated and made the Street Fair Corn with canned, because it is too early in the season for fresh on the cob, but I had to try this one. and now I am here to say you need to try this one. So good. I made their Latkes, which are deliciously crispy and perfect with applesauce. Mmm. I have plans to make the Street Cart Pretzels and Manhattan Glam Chowder, and their Tempeh Reuben looks incredible.
and these Black and White Cookies. Perfectly cakey and soft, just as I fondly remember.
from Michael and Ethan: Thanks to a famous episode of Seinfeld, the black and white cookie, once only known to New Yorkers, garnered national attention. In that episode, Jerry used the black and white as a metaphor for racial harmony. Although called a cookie, these treats are actually made from a stiff cake batter and baked free-form on a cookie sheet. Once found only in bakeries, today the black and white can be found in almost every grocery store and bodega in New York.
note: the recipe below is reprinted exactly as it appears in the book; I used gluten free all purpose flour + 2 tablespoons cornstarch and these cookies came out perfectly fluffy!
Look to the cookie!
Black and White Cookie recipe reprinted with permission from NYC Vegan, copyright © 2017 by Michael Suchman and Ethan Ciment.
Classic New York Black and White Cookie - a vegan version of the iconic New York treat - soft and cakey and perfect to dunk in your coffee or milk! dairy, egg, soy and gluten free, vegan note: the recipe is reprinted exactly as it appears in the book; I used gluten free all purpose flour + 2 tablespoons cornstarch and these cookies came out perfectly fluffy! As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases. nutrition calculations results vary by calculator, are for informational purposes only, and are not intended to replace medical advice or treatment. Classic New York Black and White Cookie - a vegan version of the iconic New York treat - soft and cakey and perfect to dunk in your coffee or milk! dairy, egg, soy and gluten free, vegan As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases. nutrition calculations results vary by calculator, are for informational purposes only, and are not intended to replace medical advice or treatment.
Classic New York Black and White Cookie
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
18
Serving Size:
1 cookie
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 128Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 181mgCarbohydrates: 17gFiber: 0gSugar: 11gProtein: 2g Chocolate and Vanilla Cookie Icing
Ingredients
Instructions
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
16
Serving Size:
1 tablespoon
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 69Total Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 1mgCarbohydrates: 19gFiber: 0gSugar: 28gProtein: 0g
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Naia says
I made this recipe a little while ago, but I just wanted to say how much I LOVE this recipe and how well my cookies turned out! Thank you so much!
Kristina Sloggett says
awesome, so happy to hear you like it as much as we do! 🙂
Hannah says
HUGE Seinfeld fan over here, and I’ve never had a black and white cookie. I super need to change this because they look really tasty!
Elle says
This looks so good. I recall that episode.
Izzy Bruning says
These look soooo good!
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Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day says
Hopefully what happened to Jerry didn’t happen to you after eating the cookie! But seriously, I am so excited you were able to make these GF! I really love this book. I’ll be featuring the Waldorf Salad next week.
Kristina Sloggett says
isn’t the book great? I have loved everything I’ve made so far, and I am nowhere near taking a break! and ha! no – I didn’t end a years long streak after eating these cookies! 😉
Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day says
I’m linking to this recipe in my review and post of the Waldorf Salad. 🙂
Dianne says
Would you believe that even though I’m a huge Seinfeld fan and I live just outside NYC, I’ve never had a black and white cookie? I need to fix that!
Kristina Sloggett says
yes, you do! 🙂
Alison L says
I was lucky enough to meet Ethan and Michael last Saturday at their book signing. They brought a batch of these cookies to share. So yummy! Yes, Dianne, you really need to experience these!
Liz @ I Heart Vegetables says
Hahaha I can’t look at these cookies ad NOT think of that Seinfeld quote! Love it! Also, these cookies look so yummy!
Kristina Sloggett says
hee, RIGHT, Liz? and yes, these cookies are GOOD.