Berger Cookies are an iconic Baltimore dessert that I couldn't pass up while visiting the area. The history of Bergers Cookies began in 1835, when German immigrant Henry Berger arrived in the United States. A baker by trade, Henry came to The Land of Opportunity to follow his dreams, and soon opened a bakery in East Baltimore, reads the website.



Famous for their fresh-made Berger cookies, Market Bakery has been a Market staple since 1972 – owned by Greek immigrants Minus and Fannie Houvardas, and now their son Minas Mastrominas. Market Bakery serves comforting baked favorites like their beloved birthday cakes, cookies, donuts, bread pudding and elephant ears.



The cookies are made from an original, homemade recipe from the 1800’s with some minor adjustments to adapt to the processing of raw ingredients. The hand-dipped cookies have a soft, cake-like body covered in fudge icing.



I imagine these cookies are nostalgic for many and a tradition for some. For an outsider, they taste fairly simple. A basic cookie with fudgey topping. They were also a bit dry, which is a sticking point for me.



Grade: B