Milano cookies are a trademarked dessert manufactured by Pepperidge Farm as part of their series of "European" cookies. They are of the sandwich form, with a thin, rich layer of chocolate as filling. The baked halves are reminiscent of oval vanilla wafers and are notable for their texture, which is promoted as being crumbly yet smooth.
The Milano was created as a result of Pepperidge Farm's original cookie concept, the Naples, which was a single vanilla wafer cookie with dark chocolate filling topping it. The problem this posed was that Naples cookies would end up stuck together when shipped to and sold in warmer climates. The company resolved the problem by sandwiching Naples cookies together, creating the new Milano variety.
The original variety used a filling of dark chocolate. Many additional varieties have since been marketed, such as milk chocolate and double chocolate; other flavors include a layer of mint or sweet orange paste in addition to some form of chocolate.
Milano cookies have primarily been marketed towards adults, as an indulgence food, rather than children.[1]
Milanos in popular culture
- In the series finale of the hit television sitcom Frasier, Niles brings Frasier a box of Milano cookies. Contrary to popular belief, it was the decision of TV Guide, not Pepperidge Farm, to plug the delectable treat.[2]
- In an episode of Scrubs, the diabetic Christopher Turk is presented with a plate of Milanos by his wife, Carla. John Dorian comments that he had always thought they were called "Mulattoes", and reflects that, upon retrospect, that that would have been a rather racist name for a cookie.
- Karen Walker, a character on Will & Grace, is addicted to Milano cookies.
Notes
- ^ Find Articles: Milano expands reach by becoming an everyday reward - advertising supplement - On Cable
- ^ Steinberg, Brian. "Frasier finale: amid nostalgia, a product plug". The Wall Street Journal, May 12, 2004.
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