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Name: Authentic Black and White Cookies Recipe
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 18 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: United States
Ingredients: *For the Cookies:**; 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 large egg; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional, traditional for brightness); *For the Icing:**; 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted; 2 tablespoons light corn syrup; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3-4 tablespoons warm water (divided); 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder