What it is
A plain vanilla cookie, almost cake-like, buried under a thick hand-dipped layer of chocolate fudge frosting that is usually thicker than the cookie itself.
How to eat it
- Sold in supermarkets, convenience stores and Lexington Market.
- They keep for a few days; the frosting firms up over time.
The story
The recipe goes back to Henry Berger, a German immigrant baker in East Baltimore in the 1800s. DeBaufre Bakeries makes them today.
Local tip: Buy a box to take home; they travel well if kept cool.
Where to try it
Checked as operating in October 2026.
Tips from travellers
Eaten at Berger cookies recently? Share what to order. The first good one goes right here.