Red Velvet Black & White Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups flour
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon red food coloring
• 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 2 tablespoons corn syrup
• 4 ounces semisweet chocolate

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°.

2. 2

   Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

3. 3

   In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt.

4. 4

   Using a mixer, beat 5 tablespoons butter with the granulated sugar until fluffy, 3 minutes.

5. 5

   Beat in the egg, food coloring and 1 teaspoon vanilla.

6. 6

   Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk until smooth.

7. 7

   Place 1/4-cup scoops of batter 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet; spread out.

8. 8

   Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out dry, 12 to 15 minutes.

9. 9

   Let the cookies sit for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool.

10. 10

    In a bowl, whisk together the confectioners' sugar, remaining 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, 1 tablespoon corn syrup and 2 tablespoons hot water until smooth.

11. 11

    In another bowl, combine the chocolate, remaining 3 tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoon corn syrup; microwave until melted, about 1 minute.

12. 12

    Coat the cookies with the vanilla, then the chocolate icing.

13. 13

    Refrigerate until set, about 20 minutes.