Baltimores Berger Finest Cookies
Indulge in the timeless charm of Baltimore's Berger Finest Cookies, a homemade take on the iconic Berger cookie that’s beloved for its thick, fudge-like chocolate icing paired with a light, cake-like base. This recipe combines simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, butter, and eggs to create soft and fluffy cookies topped with a rich layer of melted semi-sweet chocolate mixed with sweetened condensed milk for an irresistibly luscious finish. Perfectly balanced between sweetness and decadence, these cookies are easy to make in under 45 minutes, allowing you to savor a Baltimore classic from the comfort of your kitchen. Ideal for parties, holidays, or everyday indulgence, these cookies bring a piece of Maryland’s culinary heritage to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter (softened)
- 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
- 3 Large eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cups Whole milk
- 2 cups Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 0.75 cups Sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract (for icing)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined; do not overmix.
Using a tablespoon or a small cookie scoop, drop the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Flatten each mound slightly with the back of a spoon to create a flat top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are just starting to turn golden. Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
To make the icing, melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals, stirring between each interval until smooth.
Stir the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract into the melted chocolate until the mixture is glossy and thick.
Generously spread the chocolate icing over the tops of the cooled cookies, creating a thick layer similar to the iconic Berger cookies.
Allow the icing to set at room temperature for about 1 hour or place the cookies in the refrigerator to speed up the process.
Serve the cookies once the icing is firm. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4939 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 227.8 g | 292% | |
| Saturated Fat | 137.1 g | 686% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 908 mg | 303% | |
| Sodium | 2421 mg | 105% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 697.2 g | 254% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.2 g | 104% | |
| Total Sugars | 463.3 g | ||
| Protein | 88.5 g | 177% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.3 mcg | 31% | |
| Calcium | 940 mg | 72% | |
| Iron | 22.8 mg | 127% | |
| Potassium | 1536 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
