Binging with Babish: Black & White Cookies from Seinfeld

Black and White Cookies are one of the few signature confections of New York City. While available at most bodegas, delis, or bakeries in New York, now you can try them yourself from the comfort of your own kitchen. Try the chocolate or vanilla side first, or just dive in straight down the middle like we do!
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[@deanospimoniful]

Andrew's forgetfulness in the kitchen makes me feel better about my forgetfulness in the kitchen.

[@HardlinerTheGeek]

Did you remember to turn the oven off?

[@b.28]

No person is perfect! Dont go too harsh on yourself

[@NoOne-fe3gc]

I made an amazing smokestack corn last bbq. After the bbq was over and everybody was full, I remebered I forgot to salt the smokestack corn

[@BD-tb8cw]

He forgot stuff a lot less when there weren't 8 people in the kitchen.

[@rynnidhril7296]

I feel the same way!

[@oliveoiI]

The dirty secret of black and white cookies: most of the time, they cover the entire thing in the white glaze, then just do the half of black glaze ON TOP of the white glaze.

[@TheSlavChef]

All the glaze on top of the glaze!

[@peace6566]

That's racist

[@samuelj.n.a7099]

Thats just evil

[@BobbyWong1069]

that gives us more glaze i see this as an absolute win

[@snowygrass7866]

i see no problem with that since it's just more glaze

[@signegolash4091]

There's an episode of House where he starts cooking because he can't do medicine, and he makes some kind of fancy dish. That would be a cool episode!

[@QuincelSC]

It's some kind of soft-boiled egg with the yolk replaced by ragu. Totally agree!

[@melbell0865]

Yes! That needs to happen pronto!

[@TheMagicTA]

Now I gotta find and re-watch that episode 😄

[@joeymejia794]

Have you been getting clips recommended as well?

[@lindseyclair921]

++++++*

[@PankoBreadcrumbs]

"Anyway here's Jess dancing when she didn't realize I was still filming." *HUMANITY RESTORED*

[@jessemosgrove2027]

It's at 5:06

[@Nosirrbro]

Crawl?

[@VHSo_o]

you love to see it love her🥺🥺

[@Joe_Parmesan]

Jess dancing + Seinfeld + Black-and-White Cookie = progress!

[@jessemosgrove2027]

@@Joe_Parmesan cool

[@mynameisandong]

Fascinating. These are known as „Amerikaner“ in Germany and I finally know why

[@martinschmidt8622]

Exactly my thoughts at the beginning of this episode.

[@freshFerdinand]

My first thought when watching the thumbnail.

[@fifski]

@My Name is Andong, ok I need to ask a question everybody wanted to ask. Andong, when is the collab with Andrew coming?

[@rovidelarosa]

Andong, is your real name Andrew too?

[@agataswiniarska8930]

Same in Poland! And I always liked them even though the plain glaze one is the most popular version

[@lancerhalsey4816]

The food of this "New York" is so iconic, is a great shame that it isn't real. Come on, some one should make New York a real thing!

[@InCognito-vx8gi]

Well it is. At least this type of cookie is sold literally everywhere in Germany.

[@Jona_The_Than_D]

I always here of places like “Brewklin” and “Bronks” and always wondered what they were like in person

[@peace6566]

Does the United States even exist?

[@thatrandomnerd6996]

@@peace6566 I live in the US and can confirm that it doesn't exist

[@TheSlavChef]

We have these on the Balkans too, we call them "Medenki"

[@IdeasdeAnna]

I always wanted to try these cookies! They look so soft and delicious 😋

[@22annabell22]

If you’re ever in upstate New York you gotta ❤️

[@hotsaucehysteria]

An old bakery I used to got to carried them. They're fantastic, miss that bakery.

[@nataliaalfonso2662]

They’re the best.

[@katekoreto7138]

Worth a try!

[@quaaaaaaaar]

if you live in denver or nyc, they're everywhere

[@SpoonDono]

YOU ADDED LEMON THANK YOU SO MUCH Everyone that makes them, even bakeries in NY, outright REFUSE to use lemon! It goes so well with the other flavors! Quit leaving it out people!

[@Reign274]

I personally love the lemon part and always want more of it, I may add a bit of lemon zest when I try it out.

[@rurii1i]

Yessss the ones I eat have a lemon flavor to them it’s the perfect touch even if these cookies aren’t my favorite they are definitely up there

[@chrish7543]

Wait till you hear about Jaffa Cakes, they’re biscuits (cookies for US) in the uk with a base like this then an orange jelly centre and dark chocolate on top. Just thought it sounded like it would bring a similar flavour to what you’re on about lol.

[@SupermewX300]

@@chrish7543 Jaffa cakes aren't biscuits, they're cakes. It's right there in the name.

[@FallingIn2Fate]

@@SupermewX300 Didn't the company have to prove that they were cakes in court too? Because cakes are taxed differently or something?

[@noahh90]

I love to eat these while reading my Penthouse Magazine and wearing my Gortex jacket.

[@KS-xk2so]

I'm more of a Ring-Dings and Pepsi man myself. I eat them while reading Tropic of Cancer and wearing my puffy shirt.

[@crunchu2361]

I eat these while reading Jurassic Park on a park bench at midnight.

[@v.b9139]

Penthouse Forum, not magazine;)

[@cameronphenix2096]

I forgot about the black man in the corner that shares a second of camaraderie with Jerry. What a great scene

[@KS-xk2so]

lol its the best part of the whole bit.

[@PKMartin]

The forgetfulness, blooper and the "yadda yadda" narration over making the black fondant give this episode a real chaotic energy and I am all about it

[@chrismahaney3250]

If you like “black and white” cookies you will love half moons Cookies try them at Holland Farms bakery in Utica NY!

[@danielleking262]

But New York is a fantasy land, according to Babish 😆

[@mollusckscramp4124]

Well I'm from Utica and I've never heard anyone use the phrase "half moons"

[@john941996]

@@mollusckscramp4124 as another utica native, i can confirm that everyone calls them half moons and that black and whites are shunned in the Mohawk Valley. There is great debate whether Hemstroughts or Holland Farms is better, but my opinion is that Holland Farms is the better half moon!

[@john941996]

@@mollusckscramp4124 also Halfmoons are a very regional food... Outside of the Mohawk Valley people dont really know what a halfmoon is, they just assume they're Black and Whites

[@beeloaf3681]

@@john941996 Oh gosh really? I wondered why he was calling them black and white cookies... I've also lived in Upstate NY all my life, I thought everyone knew they were called Half-Moon cookies.

[@mollyscozykitchen4693]

I love black-and white cookies! I used to get them at a local deli with my dad. Thanks for the hit of nostalgia, Babish! These look incredible.

[@x-ray3437]

The second cookie you made is essentially a Halfmoon, and you should give it the respect it deserves, as the better black and white cookie.

[@benallan7348]

I also assumed these to be an American version of Neenish tarts, only to find when I looked them up that the territory they can be found in outside Aus and NZ is not the US but the Falkland islands. If any Falklanders can enlighten me as to how Neenish tarts ended up there I am very keen to learn :)

[@Marmagon]

I never counted them as "cookies" but that might be because we call them "Amerikaner" in Germany. So i treated those as their own thing as did all the local bakeries i know of. We also generally only have one glaze on them. Just like "Berliner" (what you might call a Doughnut) i only get special variants of them on special occasions.

[@daveprice5911]

To specify, Berliner (which get called about a million different names, like krapfen, küchli, Kräppel or Pfannkuchen) are the jam filled doughnuts with no doughnut hole. In germany you find them filled with custard, various jams and sometimes some kind of alcoholic custard (in bremen the alcoholic ones are traditionally sold every year when the autumn fairground called freimarkt (literally free market) happens). They are usually topped with either a dusting of icing sugar or a simple glaze, although the fancier filling variations usually also get a fancier glaze to differenciate them. Source: Have been living in northern Germany for 13 years

[@The_Chef2511]

@@daveprice5911 The only real difference between the Berliner and the jelly donut is the jelly donut can obviously only have one kind of filling: jelly. American donuts are identical to German and Bavarian pastry. The reason this credit isn't always given is because the German settles of Pennsylvania were mislabeled as Dutch instead of Deutch.

[@marcodipietro813]

Oh we had a President who was one of those

[@charlesfkessler]

Jess dancing is the "icing on the cake".... I'll let myself out.

[@strider714]

I think you mean "Icing on the Cookie"

[@Stone_Horn]

Your pun was like the cookie, guess this is how it crumbles

[@TimLukeyMusic]

LOVE black and white cookies. I also love Malcolm in the Middle, such an underrated show. Could you do some foods from it? Turkey Monkfish would be a huge challenge

[@brandobond]

Please no leftover parfait!

[@spongebobbette23]

Or Chork!

[@salahareikat8610]

hope he doesn't forget to drunkly throwup all over it at then end though, gotta stay true to the show

[@elizabethsmith6940]

Yes! Perfect choice. Would love to see this come together.

[@woodrowwilder481]

gutbusters

[@00kidney]

Watch it till the end for the best blooper ever.

[@aos7659]

Thanks for the useless information I was already gonna watch the video to the end

[@jesperaung8592]

@@aos7659 who hurt u

[@aos7659]

@@locten4949 wow I’m so offended by that pathetic try of an insult

[@aos7659]

@@locten4949 insult me insult me all you want but it just shows how pathetic you are by insulting a guy who you don’t even know in real life

[@aos7659]

@@locten4949 plus how can my my dad who you said was absent even hurt me 😂 nice try in trying to make me mad kid

[@joelmongeon3685]

If I had a nickel for every time Andrew caught Jess dancing when she thought the camera was off, I’d have two nickels. That isn’t much but it’s weird that it happened twice

[@scarletd.artemis5124]

Ah I see what you did there :)

[@SpekkleLlama]

🎶🎶There's 104 days of summer vacation.... 🎶🎶 😂

[@teibdavies242]

@@SpekkleLlama and school comes around just to end it

[@jdotoz]

Dooooooom!

[@FOODSAWWWW]

🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@MrAugenpeter]

These cookies came with the GIs to post-war Germany and today you can get them in most bakeries and they are iconically called „Americans“. Love them!

[@bubblebeampiplup8132]

Jess dancing when the camera is still on always makes my day no matter what

[@chrilborn4138]

I wish it was that easy for me

[@dangerouslycheesy2709]

Sweet fire emblem picture.. scared stones?

[@bubblebeampiplup8132]

@@chrilborn4138 Hear hear

[@bubblebeampiplup8132]

@@dangerouslycheesy2709 Yup!

[@Br0wnies4eva]

I need Babish to make Lofthouse cookies, they're literally the joy of my childhood

[@jeremysmith1462]

Eggs Erroneous from “Earnest goes to camp”. The “Binging with Babish” we all crave and deserve.

[@Retailman100]

Alongside the pancakes from Ernest in the Army

[@markingatlightspeed]

Black and Whites are one of my favourite sweet treats, though I'll never get why we call it a cookie when it is distinctly a small cake. It has more in common with a muffin top/muffie than a cookie lol

[@cam4636]

boy have I got news about what "cookie" means

[@Dragnac]

I know right! It's a cookie if it goes soft while left unattended and a cake when it dries up and goes hard. Simple!

[@laslw]

Fun Fact: They were originally made in Germany, as a giant guess about what kind of cookies Americans might eat as a desert, aptly naming it the "Amerikaner"

[@lithiumkid]

@@cam4636 but chocolate chip cookies hardly resemble cake..

[@DarianTrinity]

@@cam4636 doesn't it come from the Dutch "koekje", meaning little cake?

[@InCognito-vx8gi]

Funfact: In Germany those type of cookies are called 'Amerikaner' which literally means 'americans'.

[@Jutschl]

Can confirm: same thing in Austria.

[@Xavato]

was about to comment this ... it seems i have been out done

[@wiktoriagrochowiecka8930]

Same in Poland

[@rius7201]

@@Xavato same. lol

[@Jutschl]

@@flo.g. lol hows that racist?

[@stevenmiller174]

Love the channel, love the food, bought your book. Here’s an idea, put a QR code on every page of your next cookbook that takes you straight to the video. Keep them coming!

[@Jkizzle4996]

fantastic idea tbh

[@ginan8568]

I wonder how many people have repeated Andrew's exact mistakes bc they're using the video as a recipe reference. And by wonder, I mean that there is at least one person. me.

[@GJSolo]

You need to come to Utica NY and try Halfmoons from Holland Farm or Hemstroughts (the originator). Also, both Chef John and Rachel Ray have tried, but I feel like you're the one who can finally turn the world on to Chicken Riggies. If you're not familiar, I will personally pay for a Utica restaurant of your choice to ship a batch to you. immediately.

[@nicholasowens6799]

I second all of this!!

[@matthewalbertine3075]

I was hoping someone would say this

[@marcchapman6812]

In Albany we call these steamed moons.

[@ltgriffith85]

All of this! Times 1,000! I moved from Utica to FL in 1997 and miss the Utica staples. No one down here knows what "Tomato Pie" is. Or Utica greens. It's so sad....

[@markdarragh6620]

I accept. Send them immediately.

[@BrainMax_]

Can you make Team Rocket's Spicy Dishes from Pokemon episode, "Pallet Party Panic"?

[@CityPlannerPlaysChair]

I feel like Alvin would do great with that

[@Budder_Prin5e]

I'm interested in the idea of him making foods from the Pokémon games, like the Poffins, PokePuffs or Malasadas lol

[@chefshmichael6515]

I recently made a variation of these for my Aunt! I found through research that the NYC black and whites are more cookie like and the harder frosting is supposed to "snap" when you break it. My aunt and I love the CNY version which is a half moon. It is a cake like base with buttercream instead of royal. These look great! Thank you for all you do! -chef shmichael

[@lycheenutt]

In upstate New York these is this bakery called Holland Farms where they make these cookies. They are so cakey and delicious!

[@maxtoncooke1726]

I’ve honestly wanted to see this be made irl: Yoshi’s Scoopa Koopa order from the Super Mario World cartoon episode “King Scoopa Koopa”. The order was 4 Coconut Shakes (they were basically just shaken up coconuts, but I’d LOVE to see a Babish version), 6 orders of Papaya Fries (to be show accurate, try to steal one out of the fryer (I’m joking, please don’t do that)) and 8 Egg Scoopa Koopas (basically Egg McMuffins, but with a Sunny-side up egg that was presumably over-easy as King Koopa said “no-one likes runny egg”)

[@nightfiredraws4780]

that episode has always stuck to me and i'd love to see that too :o

[@ZaxorVonSkyler]

Yes please do it!

[@alexv3375]

_"Now go home, and eat some vegetables. Doctor Mario's orders!"_

[@waheedabdullah6371]

Maybe you should make Hooty's Cookies from The Owl House episode, "Knock Knock Knockin on Hooty's Door"

[@screencuisine8121]

I second this

[@kearneyshine3146]

Somebody had to say it

[@physicsboy1234]

Yes

[@SuperSwordman1]

Being as this is the closest thing to him being able to make from the single greatest show of all time, yeah totally. Get on it Andrew!

[@peterporkeristhespiderham988]

Yes!!!!

[@koneheadcokehead4981]

I think we could cure world hunger if we just look at the cookie!

[@hawtpotato5942]

Used to get these on the ferry ride back from Block Island when me and my family went their for vacation. Kinda nostalgic for me to see them again.

[@helpmereach45ksubswithoutvideo]

These videos is the thing we need in our lives

[@mollusckscramp4124]

I've literally always wanted the recipe for these, but didn't realize they were actually featured in any pop culture (musta missed that episode of Seinfeld lol). Thank you so much Babish, my childhood nostalgia can now become reality! 🙏

[@phox0999]

I have fond memories of always seeing these at bodegas growing up in NY. I think my wife and I need to make these this weekend. thanks for the inspiration.

[@alcatrazclad]

One of my favorite treats of my childhood while growing up in Brooklyn. Black and White cookies always bring me back to those times.

[@benwasserman8223]

Classic New York/New Jersey Jewish delicacy. Love black and white cookies so much!

[@cpljimmyneutron]

I love the dancing at the end, the little touches, including stuff like this just because. These are the reminders that you are just, well, you... in your home, doing what you love, and enjoying doing it. Keep it up :)

[@dudeudontknow341]

I grew up on the west coast but my grandpa was born and raised in upper state NY and he would make these growing up and they were my favorite

[@LikeTheProphet]

These are my favorite cookies. I made these a few years ago and they’re just perfect when fresh.

[@Kskillz2]

Can you make the big steamed bao buns from the movie Spirited Away?

[@Cliffordlonghead]

,

[@Cliffordlonghead]

Congrats you are first but Don't edit this comment or reply first

[@jstnnn]

@@Cliffordlonghead child

[@demolisherman1763]

Why stop there? Make the entire pig inducing feast!

[@TheSlavChef]

This would be task for ALvin!

[@JulieBoyer]

In a world where we are divided once again, Andrew's cookies are what can bring us back together. ❤

[@AdalynLeigh]

I JUST made these about a week and a half ago. My husband cleared an entire batch practically single handedly. They were pretty delightful, I didn't make mine exactly like this so I'm definitely going to have to try this version. Although my recipe called for drained Applesauce and I felt like it really added a nice moistness.

[@va1445]

"Don't taste the raw batter if you care about your body" as he tastes the batter. The world loves a rebel! ♥

[@StevieT8214]

And to think I was going to suggest Babish make the Paella from Seinfeld. Of course he would need to make a lot of it so that he can say “What am I going to do with all this paella?”

[@lorddingusmcfurguson9356]

"A Pizza! Stuffed inside a Turkey! The whole thing deepfried and dipped in Chocolate!" Mayor from Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs. C'mon, you already have the chocolate ready and everything.

[@arandomperson7141]

I second this request

[@magiciangob]

I did a lot of stuff when I went to New York, but I have to admit that getting one of the B&Ws at Orwashers is one of the best memories of the trip.

[@ookyspookychic2529]

man... you made me wanna go back to my hometown in NY to my fave little bakery for one of these... these and a cup of coffee or tea. memories

[@lenacascioli]

Hey Babish, you can heat up the fondant to get it to set in 30 minutes or so (: I usually make alfajores and this really helps to speed up the glazing process

[@leonstormmaster6133]

Heating up fondant can be tricky tho because if you heat it up too much it looses it's glossy effect and turns like kinda gray

[@smallishkae]

Thought these were gonna be Neenish tarts, like “oh, so the Americans even call that a cookie?!” Edit: I was today years old when I found out Neenish tarts are an Aussie thing…

[@uninstallyourheart]

i was just about to say that when i saw the thumbnail i thought it was an american neenish tart, but i guess not!

[@DrFranklynAnderson]

Ooh, they look tasty though! I’m headed to a big international market in the coming weeks-are neenish tarts available commercially, or is it more of a homemade thing?

[@FaultAndDakranon]

Who invented neenish tarts then?

[@char_shine]

Never even heard of a neenish tart until today. Def not an american thing lol. Gotta use google now. Edit: they look delicious

[@captskyz2763]

@@DrFranklynAnderson I’ve never seen them in a store u can usually from local bakeries in Australia.

[@EvelynnEleonore]

Oh man these were SUPER popular in Germany when I was growing up, one of my favourites- here they have a fluffy dough with vanilla aroma in the dough itself, with the white glaze being citrusy! I'm also pretty sure they're usually fully covered with the white glaze and have the black glaze over half of it, but that might have been a regional style. *BIG* sense memory vibes from these

[@BugsyFoga]

Always fun to see Babish cover a Seinfeld recipe.

[@VictoryNibbles]

If only he'd cover it with something, so we didn't have to see any Seinfeld.

[@imilic8]

Seinfeld had many foods on the show, luckily :)

[@VictoryNibbles]

@@imilic8 I guess it had to have some kind of content.

[@joshwhite5730]

Why what’s wrong with sienfield

[@vincenthellsing5655]

These things are commonly known as 'Americans' throughout Germany. Didn't even know anyone had these beside us o.o Side note: jelly-filled donuts are called 'Berliners'. We like to call our pastry after regions and nations :S

[@Yamazuya]

Berliners don't claim that name.

[@Bluetartinator8]

You should make Bubble Buddy's Krabby Patty from Spongebob Squarepants episode, "Bubble Buddy": No cheese Wheat buns with no crust Pickles on the left side 4 squirts of ketchup under the patty Non-dairy lettuce Farm fresh tomatoes Carnival style

[@wickedwhisper4568]

Ooooo that would be a lot of fun!

[@dnkykng3369]

Don't forget the regular shampoo, the diet tastes funny

[@TheSlavChef]

This would be perfect fo 1st of April.

[@ocat3728]

he did

[@lucystarlight8887]

I’ve been looking for a recipe for these for so long, you’re a godsend

[@atherj]

Love that you mixed it up!

[@IndigoWolfTail]

I always called these Jedi Force cookies. They have a light side, and a dark side. :P

[@TheSlavChef]

Maybe you can make Kronk’s spinach puffs from "The Emperor’s New Groove"

[@alexanderalexandrov1420]

lol this was one of my favorite movies as a kid!

[@wickedwhisper4568]

He already has, and they look delish

[@TheSlavChef]

@@wickedwhisper4568 Did he?! Oh boy, my wish is already a reality, going to search for the video, thanks! :D

[@SonicfanTheNightfury5099]

Definitely a must to have when I get to New York

[@cinemasnitch3959]

My grandfather always bought these for my family. We still have a plate of them every holiday even though he’s no longer here.

[@twistlemone]

i think you should do the smarties cereal or the firecracker nachos and prawn bites with spicy salsa from the it crowd next! all time fav show! i'd love to see it ❤️

[@SeinfeldTV]

Look to the cookie!

[@clairegallas5866]

[@andyfog7444]

Wait what?

[@maximelepage7664]

Started to watch Seinfeld recently.. I saw this episode yesterday for the first time ever. I feel like this was specially made for me!

[@igl1223]

i love black & white cookies so much

[@G-Unit1111]

Ah yes, the only time Jerry ever experienced a "reversal of fortune" in the entire show!

[@monkeyman2407]

Your first cookie was missing only one thing - lemon zest. It's a small.addition that really elevates the depth of flavor on your basic sour cream cookie (& is also a fabulous addition to tea cakes if you're out of fresh nutmeg.)

[@Ohalexsimmons]

I'm a born and raised New Yorker and I love this cookie.

[@slimgrim4851]

These cookies bring people together

[@basicchannel3234]

What if you made Chili Fries from Ben 10 Alien Force?

[@crimsonKumo]

In Germany we call those "Amerikaner" = Americans, and I have no idea why.

[@eknab711]

I was wondering if these were Amerikaner

[@Alexmarill]

Huh, for some reason I think I know why

[@captainbackflash]

Das kommt vom Backtriebmittel, das bei uns verwendet wird. Ammoniumbicarbonat. It comes fron the levening agent. Ammoniumbicarbonate (or bakingsoda)

[@crimsonKumo]

@@captainbackflash Oh wow, I had no idea! That's an interesting origin of the name, thanks for sharing

[@TheSlavChef]

lol :D

[@TAZMANIANtornadoe]

One of my favorite episodes

[@bobatronsloshy4180]

I can't help but think of a certain channel every time I see a black and white combo, momento Mori

[@waheedabdullah6371]

Make Empanadas that were mentioned in 2021 Suicide Squad movie

[@MrDARKJAK]

One of my dads favorite cookies, cant wait to make these for him :)

[@Harpley01]

Just got a binging with Babish ad on a binging with babish videos. My life is complete

[@falxie_]

3:00 It was really satisfying seeing that turn from white to a dark brown

[@SuperSonicBlur]

Please tell me the entire reason for this week's choice of backing track was "which song best syncs up with Jess' dance"

[@Bluetartinator8]

Can you make Dr. Robotnik's Latte from Sonic the Hedgehog movie?

[@aircap]

I had these during my one visit to NYC 20+ years ago and still dream of them

[@galaxymew5138]

I've always wanted to see how to make these! I'll have to try this out later.

[@AaronBSam]

Was awaiting the mention that it was the Black-and-White Cookie that ended Jerry's non-vomiting streak in hopes that Babish's version would be "better" in that regard.

[@Scorchlette]

I've literally never seen one of these outside of Seinfeld, so I guess I gotta rummage through my pantry for the vanilla extract now. Thanks Babish.

[@kimberlybogert7031]

They have em at Publix if there is one were you live😅I hope that helps(´-﹏-`；)

[@IamTheaveragegamer]

Love black and white cookies!

[@KoalaTeaGuy]

The realization followed by the shoulder shrug lol that's the energy everyone needs

[@TheSlavChef]

Oh yeah, another Seinfeld recipe! I am totally hooked!!! Can you explore some friends recipes maybe, I know you've done some, but more would be nice!!!

[@aleksanderaleksandrov1016]

I sign for this!

[@johnmorrison3066]

@@aleksanderaleksandrov1016 Same~

[@MrKasim]

What's the name of the show played at the beginning?

[@johnmorrison3066]

@@MrKasim Uhm Seinfeld:D

[@vittoprince]

What a great episode. If only this “New York” place was actually real.

[@-waqsa]

Do you know what episode it was?

[@dakedres]

The "look to the cookie" joke is so heartwarming.

[@charizardag]

So gonna make this

[@melslatt]

I was super confused about referring to the icing as "fondant." Thankfully Google set me straight on the difference between rolled fondant and this "true" fondant/fondant icing. The more you know!

[@samuraisam6781]

What's crazy is how if I ever saw these in a bakery I would never pick them, but for some reason I want one now?

[@abelbabraha97]

Glad you decided to use that clip for the bumper.

[@DerrickBest]

0:14 I totally agree 😀

[@MrOz3lot]

These are staple in German Bakeries and they are call "Amerikaner" (eng. American). I never thought they come from the US, I always though it was a German invention because of the US soldiers that were stationed in Germany after WW2 and nobody here had seen an Afro-American before (that's the story why they are black and white here). Maybe the soldiers brought the recipe with them and it stayed here.

[@benharder7816]

I've lived in both Germany (soutwestern) and USA (midwest), and never actually seen these before.

[@stormguard325]

Trader Joe’s has cookies that look exactly like these ones, they call their version ‘half-moon cookies’ because of their look of the icing which is similar to a half-moon.

[@walleeed]

Yup that was the first thing that popped into my head when I saw the thumbnail.

[@stormguard325]

@@walleeed I have a feeling that Trader Joe’s was inspired by those cookies from Seinfeld, so they went ahead and made their own.

[@walleeed]

@@stormguard325 Yeah thats what it looks like to me. I had no idea that these were from Seinfeld.

[@stormguard325]

@@walleeed Me neither.

[@t4squared]

These are available all over NYC

[@runawayfaeIX]

That dancing moment... love it

[@rickycamilo4488]

best cookie ever! no idea these werent sold everywhere