Comments on: Baltimore’s finest. http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/04/28/baltimores-finest/ Hot Stuff from King Arthur's Hearth Tue, 06 Jan 2009 23:52:44 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.1 By: Jon http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/04/28/baltimores-finest/#comment-5606 Jon Sun, 02 Nov 2008 02:04:29 +0000 http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/04/28/baltimores-finest/#comment-5606 Allie, I'm a DC transplant from upstate NY and the fudge fancy cookies I enjoyed there were my favorite since the 70's. I have not tasted these yet, but I hope to soon. I worked in Baltermore for five years until 2007, and I can't believe I did not find these. I have a friend who is still in NY who occasionally mails me a dozen or more fudge fancy cookies. The NY bakery burned down a couple of years ago. However, one of the bakers brought the reciepe to another store and has continued the baking. I can't believe they do not have a website. I hope these cookies tast the same or better. It would be a lot easier to drive to Baltimore from DC then all the way to Cohoes, NY. Allie,

I’m a DC transplant from upstate NY and the fudge fancy cookies I enjoyed there were my favorite since the 70’s. I have not tasted these yet, but I hope to soon. I worked in Baltermore for five years until 2007, and I can’t believe I did not find these. I have a friend who is still in NY who occasionally mails me a dozen or more fudge fancy cookies. The NY bakery burned down a couple of years ago. However, one of the bakers brought the reciepe to another store and has continued the baking. I can’t believe they do not have a website. I hope these cookies tast the same or better. It would be a lot easier to drive to Baltimore from DC then all the way to Cohoes, NY.

]]> By: Carolyn http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/04/28/baltimores-finest/#comment-3129 Carolyn Fri, 29 Aug 2008 01:51:40 +0000 http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/04/28/baltimores-finest/#comment-3129 I live right around the corner and down the street from Lexington Market. I'm having lunch with a friend tomorrow and picked up a pound of Bergers cookies fresh from their stand to surprise him with. They are totally unmatched in taste and consistency from any other cookie. Love them with a hot cup of tea. They are my ultimate indulgence. I live right around the corner and down the street from Lexington Market. I’m having lunch with a friend tomorrow and picked up a pound of Bergers cookies fresh from their stand to surprise him with. They are totally unmatched in taste and consistency from any other cookie. Love them with a hot cup of tea. They are my ultimate indulgence.

]]> By: Joy Dhar http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/04/28/baltimores-finest/#comment-1408 Joy Dhar Tue, 03 Jun 2008 18:15:00 +0000 http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/04/28/baltimores-finest/#comment-1408 My father is 93 years old - born and raised in Baltimore, as was I. We had never heard of these cookies, until we read the article in Saveur. My father worked for the Baltimore Sun and the News American and was all over the city. I attended Baltimore's International Culinary College, for Baking and Pastry - the cookie was never mentioned over one year's time. My girlfriend of over 50 years - also from Baltimore - never heard of these cookies either. They look sloppy! My father is 93 years old - born and raised in Baltimore, as was I. We had never heard of these cookies, until we read the article in Saveur. My father worked for the Baltimore Sun and the News American and was all over the city. I attended Baltimore’s International Culinary College, for Baking and Pastry - the cookie was never mentioned over one year’s time. My girlfriend of over 50 years - also from Baltimore - never heard of these cookies either. They look sloppy!

]]> By: Felina http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/04/28/baltimores-finest/#comment-1280 Felina Sun, 25 May 2008 00:14:16 +0000 http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/04/28/baltimores-finest/#comment-1280 This "cakelike cookie" is a hit & will be a mainstay in my book. I only used half the recipe of the chocolate topping and it was plenty. Also, I used my 2 tbsp scooper. The cookie complements the almost bittersweet chocolate topping. Love it! Thank you so much for sharing this yummy recipe. This “cakelike cookie” is a hit & will be a mainstay in my book. I only used half the recipe of the chocolate topping and it was plenty. Also, I used my 2 tbsp scooper. The cookie complements the almost bittersweet chocolate topping. Love it! Thank you so much for sharing this yummy recipe.

]]> By: PJ Hamel http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/04/28/baltimores-finest/#comment-1267 PJ Hamel Sat, 24 May 2008 03:48:36 +0000 http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/04/28/baltimores-finest/#comment-1267 Allie, I've never heard of a fudge fancy. Give these a try, and see how close they come - from what I've read of the history of Berger Cookies, they weren't an imitation, but an original- Allie, I’ve never heard of a fudge fancy. Give these a try, and see how close they come - from what I’ve read of the history of Berger Cookies, they weren’t an imitation, but an original-

]]> By: Allie http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/04/28/baltimores-finest/#comment-1263 Allie Fri, 23 May 2008 20:54:27 +0000 http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/04/28/baltimores-finest/#comment-1263 When I was little, I used to get Fudge Fancy cookies at a bakery in upstate NY, and I've seen other fudge fancy cookies elsewhere in New England. These look very close. Any idea if the fudge fancies are an imitation of these Baltimore cookies? When I was little, I used to get Fudge Fancy cookies at a bakery in upstate NY, and I’ve seen other fudge fancy cookies elsewhere in New England. These look very close. Any idea if the fudge fancies are an imitation of these Baltimore cookies?

]]> By: Amy http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/04/28/baltimores-finest/#comment-958 Amy Fri, 09 May 2008 22:17:35 +0000 http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/04/28/baltimores-finest/#comment-958 LK - I'm a "Balmoron" and my mother used to be the buyer for Silber's, a long gone chain of local bakery stores. Along with their regionally famous Fresh Peach Cake, Louisiana Crunch Cake, Jewish Rye Bread, and many other delectable specialties, they made a Chocolate Top cookie, just as you described. I worked in their offices on weekends during high school and college - what a great job!! The bakers would bring down trays of "imperfect" donuts, pies, etc. It was always a happy day when batches of Chocolate Top cookies would arrive, not pretty enough to sell, with "tops" slightly askew - but tasting as rich and decadent as their perfect counterparts. Yum!! Thanks for stirring THAT memory!! LK - I’m a “Balmoron” and my mother used to be the buyer for Silber’s, a long gone chain of local bakery stores. Along with their regionally famous Fresh Peach Cake, Louisiana Crunch Cake, Jewish Rye Bread, and many other delectable specialties, they made a Chocolate Top cookie, just as you described. I worked in their offices on weekends during high school and college - what a great job!! The bakers would bring down trays of “imperfect” donuts, pies, etc. It was always a happy day when batches of Chocolate Top cookies would arrive, not pretty enough to sell, with “tops” slightly askew - but tasting as rich and decadent as their perfect counterparts. Yum!! Thanks for stirring THAT memory!!

]]> By: L K MC ILROY http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/04/28/baltimores-finest/#comment-906 L K MC ILROY Wed, 07 May 2008 14:00:38 +0000 http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/04/28/baltimores-finest/#comment-906 Hi King Arthur Folks. I went to high school in downtown Baltimore. Before getting on the bus, my best friend and I would hurry to a little bakery that was near the bus stop, hoping that they would have what we called "Star Cookies". (The icing was piped on with a star tip) I never knew the real name or that Baltimore was famous for them, but I can still remember sitting with my girfriend, two starving high school girls, devouring each one with delight. I can't wait to make a batch. Thanks! Hi King Arthur Folks. I went to high school in downtown Baltimore. Before getting on the bus, my best friend and I would hurry to a little bakery that was near the bus stop, hoping that they would have what we called “Star Cookies”. (The icing was piped on with a star tip) I never knew the real name or that Baltimore was famous for them, but I can still remember sitting with my girfriend, two starving high school girls, devouring each one with delight. I can’t wait to make a batch. Thanks!

]]> By: PJ Hamel http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/04/28/baltimores-finest/#comment-850 PJ Hamel Mon, 05 May 2008 02:35:09 +0000 http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/04/28/baltimores-finest/#comment-850 Not only does the ganache firm up, the cookies absorb a bit of its moisture, and they soften just a tad. Overall, I found these cookies were even better the second day than the first. And they keep for quite awhile (if you can hide them somewhere!) Not only does the ganache firm up, the cookies absorb a bit of its moisture, and they soften just a tad. Overall, I found these cookies were even better the second day than the first. And they keep for quite awhile (if you can hide them somewhere!)

]]> By: A. Stump http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/04/28/baltimores-finest/#comment-848 A. Stump Mon, 05 May 2008 00:03:33 +0000 http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/04/28/baltimores-finest/#comment-848 I just made these last night and the ganache icing firms up just fine if you can stand to let them sit. OMG, these are sinfully good. I suppose I must share with officemates tomorrow.... maybe. I just made these last night and the ganache icing firms up just fine if you can stand to let them sit. OMG, these are sinfully good. I suppose I must share with officemates tomorrow…. maybe.

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