Momof*cku Milk Bar's Blueberry and Cream Cookies Recipe (2024)

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Momof*cku Milk Bar's Blueberry and Cream Cookies Recipe (1)

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Momof*cku Milk Bar's Blueberry and Cream Cookies Recipe (2)

Milk Bar's Compost Cookies might get all of the attention, but these Blueberry and Cream Cookies might just be the sleeper hit at all of the Milk Bar locations due to their awesome inspiration—the crumbly tops of blueberry muffins.

Reprinted with permission from Momof*cku Milk Bar by Christina Tosi. Copyright © 2011. Published by Clarkson Potter. Available wherever books are sold. All rights reserved.

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Recipe Details

Momof*cku Milk Bar's Blueberry and Cream Cookies Recipe

Active40 mins

Total90 mins

Serves15to 20 cookies

Ingredients

  • 16 tablespoons (2 sticks; 225g) butter, at room temperature

  • 3/4 cup (150g) sugar

  • 2/3 cup (150g) light brown sugar, tightly packed

  • 1/4 cup (100g) glucose or 2 tablespoons (35g)corn syrup

  • 2 eggs

  • 2 cups (320g)flour

  • 1/2 teaspoon (2g)baking powder

  • 1/4 teaspoon (1.5g)baking soda

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons (6g)kosher salt

  • 1/2 recipe Milk Crumb (recipe follows)

  • 3/4 cup (130g) driedblueberries

Milk Crumb:

  • 1/2 cup (40g) milk powder

  • 1/4 cup (40g)flour

  • 2 tablespoons (12g)cornstarch

  • 2 tablespoons (25g)sugar

  • 1/2 teaspoon(2g)kosher salt

  • 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick; 55g) butter, melted

  • 1/4 cup (20g) milk powder

  • 3 ounces (90g)white chocolate, melted

Directions

  1. For the Milk Crumb: Heat the oven to 250°F.

  2. Combine the 40g (1/2 cup) milk powder, the flour, cornstarch, sugar, and salt in a medium bowl. Toss with your hands to mix. Add the melted butter and toss, using a spatula, until the mixture starts to come together and form small clusters.

  3. Spread the clusters on a parchment- or Silpat-lined sheet pan and bake for 20 minutes. The crumbs should be sandy at that point, and your kitchen should smell like buttery heaven. Cool the crumbs completely.

  4. Crumble any milk crumb clusters that are larger than 1/2 inch in diameter, and put the crumbs in a medium bowl. Add the 20g (1/4 cup) milk powder and toss together until it is evenly distributed throughout the mixture.

  5. Pour the white chocolate over the crumbs and toss until your clusters are enrobed. Then continue tossing them every 5 minutes until the white chocolate hardens and the clusters are no longer sticky. The crumbs will keep in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer for up to 1 month.

  6. For the Cookies: Combine the butter, sugars, and glucose in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and cream on medium-high for 2 to 3 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, add the eggs, and beat for 7 to 8 minutes.

  7. Reduce the mixer speed to low and add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix just until the dough comes together, no longer than 1 minute. (Do not walk away from the machine during this step, or you will risk overmixing the dough.) Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula.

  8. Still on low speed, add the milk crumbs and mix until they’re incorporated, no more than 30 seconds. Chase the milk crumbs with the dried blueberries, mixing them in for 30 seconds.

  9. Using a 2 3/4-ounce ice cream scoop (or a 1/3-cup measure), portion out the dough onto a parchment-lined sheet pan. Pat the tops of the cookie dough domes flat. Wrap the sheet pan tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 1 week. Do not bake your cookies from room temperature—they will not bake properly.

  10. Heat the oven to 350°F.

  11. Arrange the chilled dough a minimum of 4 inches apart on parchment- or Silpat-lined sheet pans. Bake for 18 minutes. The cookies will puff, crackle, and spread. After 18 minutes, they should be very faintly browned on the edges yet still bright yellow in the center; give them an extra minute or so if that’s not the case.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
247Calories
12g Fat
33g Carbs
3g Protein

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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 15to 20
Amount per serving
Calories247
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12g15%
Saturated Fat 7g36%
Cholesterol 46mg15%
Sodium 266mg12%
Total Carbohydrate 33g12%
Dietary Fiber 1g2%
Total Sugars 20g
Protein 3g
Vitamin C 1mg4%
Calcium 45mg3%
Iron 1mg5%
Potassium 75mg2%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

Momof*cku Milk Bar's Blueberry and Cream Cookies Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What makes Milk Bar cookies so good? ›

They're delightfully chewy and soft at the same time. Some cookies are crunchy or dense, but these cookies have a way of lingering in your mouth. The secret to this texture is the creaming of the sugar and butter. The creaming step is not specific to milk bar cookies in the slightest.

Is Momof*cku the same as Milk Bar? ›

Milk Bar (originally Momof*cku Milk Bar) is a chain of dessert and bakery restaurants in the United States, founded by chef Christina Tosi. As of 2023, the chain has branches in New York City; Los Angeles; Washington, D.C.; Las Vegas; and Bellevue, Washington.

Does Momof*cku own milk bar? ›

(Momof*cku still owns an undisclosed stake in Milk Bar, which operates separately.)

Do milk bar cookies need to be refrigerated? ›

Cookies stay fresh at room temperature for 5 days and can be stored in the freezer for up to 1 month. Milk Bar Pie and cake truffles, which all require refrigeration, stay fresh in the fridge for 7 days and up to 1 month in the freezer.

Why is Momof*cku closing? ›

The closure is part of Momof*cku's restructuring since Marguerite Zabar Mariscal became CEO of the company in 2019; it includes shifts in its restaurant concepts and upcoming locations, along with an expansion of its pantry products in stores like Whole Foods and Target.

What is replacing Momof*cku? ›

Last week Momof*cku posted to their Instagram announcing their departure from the Shangri-La Hotel, and now the prestigious Mott 32 is confirmed to be taking over the space in the new year. After 10 incredible years at 190 University Avenue, Momof*cku Toronto is closing on December 23.

What does Momof*cku mean in Japanese? ›

Momof*cku means lucky peach.

Momof*cku was founded by chef David Chang in 2004 with the opening of Momof*cku Noodle Bar in New York City.

What's so special about milk bar? ›

From impossible-to-put-down pie to iconic 3-layer cakes, our award-winning desserts are made for everyday celebrations. So whether you're sending a gift, throwing an epic birthday bash, or just happy it's Wednesday — these treats are sure to get the party started.

Why is milk bar so famous? ›

Famous for concocting unusual and truly unique desserts, including Cereal milk ice cream, the famous Milk Bar Pie (originally called “Crack Pie”), and a legendary sweet corn ice cream and compost cookie, Tosi brought a whimsy and creative nature to desserts and sweets that restaurants hadn't yet seen.

What makes a high quality cookie? ›

The Quality Ingredients

Ingredients like butter, eggs and sugar can either make sweet cookie perfection or something you wouldn't want to share with your friends and family. Always look for a cookie that's made with premium ingredients. If the cookie contains some organic ingredients even better.

What does milk do to a cookie? ›

The moisture contributed by the milk will also increase spread and hydrate more of the starches in the flour. These hydrated (gelatinized) starches support the structure of the air pocket wall, keeping the cookies from collapsing once cooled. By holding more water, they also help keep the cookies softer over time.

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