It's NYC vs Utica in a cookie taste test.
The Black and White (or Half and Half) from William Greenberg Desserts, NYC.
Vanilla and chocolate fondant over a firm sponge cake.
The Half Moon, from Hemstrought's Bakery, Utica, NY.
Fudge and buttercream frosting on a cake base.
Which was better?
Vanilla and chocolate fondant over a firm sponge cake.
Fudge and buttercream frosting on a cake base.
Half vs Half
The Central New Yorkers favored the Half Moon, though conceded that the Black and White's chocolate fondant had a better chocolate flavor. I preferred the Black and White. If the frosting on the Half Moon had been a higher quality buttercream, I might have been swayed. I love a good buttercream!
I flew the test home to LA, to get Severo's opinion.
The Black and White WINS, in our household at least.
Here is a Wikipedia link that goes into detail on the two cookies and their history.
The Black and White WINS, in our household at least.
Here is a Wikipedia link that goes into detail on the two cookies and their history.
