Salty Black-and-White Chocolate Crinkles Recipe - Los Angeles Times

Ingredients

• 3.5 ounces (1/2 tube) almond paste, chilled
• 96 grams (3.25 ounces; about 10 pieces) soft black licorice, such as Wiley Wallaby or RJ’s
• 312 grams (11 ounces; 2 1/4 cups) all-purpose flour
• 34 grams (1.25 ounces; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons) unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 358 grams (12.5 ounces; 1 3/4 cups) granulated sugar, preferably organic
• 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons water or almond milk
• 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 170 grams (6 ounces; 1 1/2 cups) powdered sugar
• Flaky sea salt