Idaho® Potato Black and White Cookies for Halloween | Idaho Potato Commission

Idaho® Potato Black and White Cookies for Halloween | Idaho Potato Commission

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These black and white cookies for Halloween get a spooky fun makeover with Idaho® Potatoes and some orange and black icing. The potatoes help keep the cookies soft and tender for several days at...

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Ingredients

  • 1 medium Idaho® russet potato
  • 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons to 3/4 cup (5-6 oz) whole milk, use 5 oz for thicker cookies and 6 oz for thinner cookies
  • 1 1/2 (6 oz) cups all purpose flour, I used Gold Medal (6 oz)
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 stick unsalted butter at cool room temperature
  • 1 cup minus 2 tablespoons (6 oz) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 lemon
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 cups confectioner's sugar (powdered sugar)
  • 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice from the lemon you zested earlier
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (use clear vanilla for the truest color)
  • 3-5 teaspoons water, as needed
  • Orange food color
  • Homemade or store-bought decorator's icing in white, orange, and black

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