Berger cookies are a product of Baltimore's DeBaufre Bakeries. They are similar to New York City's Black and Whites (a.k.a. Half-and-Halfs or Half Moons). They are cake-like cookies piled with thick, rich chocolate icing. The cookies themselves are on the dry side, so the icing is there to help provide moisture and richness. Store in single layers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Provided by thymeforpineapple
Time 2h55m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Position oven racks in top and bottom thirds of oven. Line two large rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Beat butter, vanilla, baking powder, and salt together in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment on medium-high speed until creamy, about 3 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Beat in sugar on medium-high speed until smooth, about 1 minute. Add egg; beat on low until just combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Alternately add flour and milk on low speed, beginning and ending with flour, until just combined.
- Drop slightly rounded tablespoons of dough 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheets. Roll dough with floured hands into balls, then gently flatten each ball to a 1 1/2-inch wide circle.
- Bake in the preheated oven, rotating pans halfway through, until golden brown on bottoms, about 10 minutes. Place pans on wire racks; let cool completely on pans, about 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring 1 inch of water in a small saucepan to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat to medium. Place chocolate chips, cream, corn syrup, and vanilla for icing in a medium, heat-proof bowl; place bowl over simmering water in the saucepan; cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until chocolate is melted and mixture is combined, about 5 minutes. Remove bowl from heat; whisk in 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar and salt until smooth and thickened, 2 minutes.
- Dip the flat side of each cookie into the warm icing; return to the baking sheet, chocolate-side up. Let cookies and chocolate cool slightly, uncovered, to room temperature, about 10 minutes. Spread remaining icing evenly over chocolate-dipped cookie tops (about 1 tablespoon each). Let sit at room temperature, until icing is completely set, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 168.5 calories, Carbohydrate 24.3 g, Cholesterol 21.7 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 89.3 mg, Sugar 16.3 g
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[email protected]These cookies look delicious! I'm going to have to give them a try.
Charlie Calvin
[email protected]Thanks for sharing this recipe! I can't wait to try it.
Benjamin Addae Bekoe
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making these cookies again and again.
Op.Sabbir. Vai
[email protected]I've tried several different Berger cookie recipes, but this one is by far the best. The cookies are soft, chewy, and have the perfect amount of sweetness.
Mphatso kachiswe
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect gift for any occasion. They're always a welcome addition to any cookie exchange.
Dotsey Tony
[email protected]I love that these cookies can be made ahead of time. It's so convenient to have a batch of cookies on hand for unexpected guests.
Ggg Ggg
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make and they always turn out perfect. They're the perfect cookie for busy weeknights.
Desiree Obrien
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a hit. They're the perfect cookie for any occasion.
Shanuel Pandarun
[email protected]These cookies are a great addition to any cookie tray. They're delicious and they always get rave reviews.
Ken Vanpelt
[email protected]My family loved these cookies! They're so soft and chewy, with a great flavor.
MD SR Munna
[email protected]Wow, these cookies are amazing! I can't believe how easy they were to make.
KING Afridi
[email protected]These cookies are so good! They're the perfect combination of soft and chewy. I will definitely be making them again.
Tendai Tafadzwa Chiro
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe because I've never made Berger cookies before, but they turned out great! They're really easy to make and they taste amazing.
Ethar Yagoub
[email protected]These cookies are delicious! I made them for my family and they loved them. They're soft and chewy, with a great flavor.
Mohsin Ali
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're so easy to make and they always come out perfect.
Folams Oyebanji
[email protected]These Berger cookies are a hit! They're soft, chewy, and have the perfect amount of sweetness. I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly.