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Checkerboard Cookies

Time
1 hr 15 min
Makes
Servings: 30 to 36 cookies
Ingredients
9
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Ingredients

Amounts
  • 1 3/4 cups (230 grams) all-purpose flour, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon (3 grams) fine sea or table salt
  • 1/3 cup (65 grams) granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup (40 grams) powdered sugar
  • 1 cup (8 ounces or 225 grams) unsalted butter, see Note
  • 1 teaspoon (5 grams) vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg, separated
  • 1/4 cup (20 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder, any variety
  • Colored sanding sugar, to finish
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