Everybody Likes (Cookie) Sandwiches: Exploration of a Sweet Trend

(Cakespy Note: the title is a shout-out to a favorite food site, Everybody Likes Sandwiches!)

On our recent trip to NYC, one bakery trend in particular stood out for us: the cookie sandwich is showing up in a big way in bakeries. Now, it's not as if this confection is new, or as if it has ever really been out of style (as proven by America's bestselling cookie for years, the Oreo). Certainly we've seen these cookies before; however, never with the proliferation that we witnessed on this visit. What makes this particular cookie sandwich of interest is that while it shares traits with alfajores, macarons, whoopie pies, and of course Oreo cookies, they are not quite the same as any of these cookies. What we saw was generally two generous rounds (3 inches or so across) of a fairly substantial nature, with a generous dollop of filling nestled between.

Here were some of the ones we came across:

At Bourbon Street Southern Gourmet Pantry, for instance, they had the "homemade oreo"--a sandwich cookie made of chocolate wafers filled with a rich vanilla cream. It's a strange feeling to eat a freshly baked version of something that is normally store-bought; it's hard to say if it tastes better or worse--because once it has a title like that, you've got a taste association and expectation in mind. All that philosophizing aside though, we finished it and were smiling when it was gone, which may be the most telling review we can offer.

At Grandaisy Bakery, a few different varieties were available of what they called "panini dolce" (rough translation: sweetwich!)--Nutella, lemon ginger, and chocolate cream cheese. We chose the shortbread cookie sandwich filled with Nutella and dusted with powdered sugar. This cookie sandwich was simply superlative--the buttery cookies mixed with Nutella was such a gorgeous symphony of sweet, slightly salty and richly chocolatey that the only sad part about this cookie was the moment we realized there was none left.

At Magnolia Bakery, they make a "whoopie sandwich cookie" which, like its name implies, leans more toward the cookie end of the spectrum (as opposed to the more pillowy, cakey cookie bits usually used for whoopie pies). Theirs consists of two brown sugar cookies with a dollop of maple cream cheese icing in between. (Photo left courtesy NY Daily News).

At Baked, they boast a coffee and chocolate variety, as well as vanilla and chocolate varieties. (Cakespy note: Though it's different than the cookies we're talking about here, it's worth noting that they do also have award-winning pumpkin whoopie pies on offer as well!). The cookie sandwiches are also available at Royale in Manhattan, though some varieties did not warrant Serious Eats' seal of approval.

And the Treats Truck of course boasts cookie sandwich varieties such as Caramel Creme, Peanut Butter, and Cinnamon. We didn't get to try these, but as a commenter said on Midtown Lunch, "The peanut butter cookie sandwich with peanut butter is quite possibly the greatest thing ever created. I suggest everyone buy anywhere from 1 to 39 of these cookies." Sounds like an ace review to us!

So what gives with the sandwich cookie? Was it a matter of one bakery's success inspiring others? Is it the result of a longing for nostalgic treats paired with a demand for better ingredients and quality?

While we can't answer these questions, we can quote Wayne Brachman from his book "American Desserts: The Best Sweets on Earth"--"sandwich cookies are a marvelous thing. Case in point: The Oreo chocolate sandwich is the most popular cookie in the world and has held that status for nearly a century". Wayne had it right from the start--if sandwich cookies want to make their presence known in bakeries far and wide, we say bring it on.

Comments

[VeggieGirl]

Tastiest sandwiches ever. Period.

[Sweet Freak]

It's my firm belief that the sandwich cookie is going to replace the cupcake as the next "in" sweet.

Next time you're in town, you'll also want to try the Nutter Butter from Bouchon Bakery!

[Cakespy]

Vicki: YUM! Those sound so good!

Chantelle: Whaaaa? Don't you have Oreos?

Caked Crusader: That's ok, cookie. :-) No matter what the name though, they're delicious!

Clumbsy: Exactly!

Louise: That would be a good idea. I think the ones I have had in PA are different from anywhere else, I have to say.

Courteous: Ha!

Bitterbetty: I hope so! That is a compliment!

Passionate: You've got to try one!

Recipegirl: Yup, that's the point, right? :-)

Deborah: I have tried Bouchon but haven't had their cookie sandwiches!

Surcie: Mmm, I could go for one now!

Erin: Maybe! It just may be.

Bethany: Go get 'em!

Grace: Ooh, you're evil!

Sara: Sounds like it's time to make them again!

SoHo: me too!

Veggiegirl: You said it!

Sweetfreak: I haven't tried that variety! I will have to!

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