Half moon cookies are famous around the world, but they actually originated right here in Utica, NY back in the 20th century. Around the world, these traditionally half black and half white cookies are called a number of different names. In New York city, they’re called black & white cookies. In Germany, they are called Amerikaneers. But Utica, NY hangs tight to the name half moon cookies. 

Holland Farms, right here in Utica, has its own variations on the traditional way to make these cookies. They offer the traditional half vanilla/half chocolate frosting cookie, they offer cookies for special occasions such as Valentine’s Day, which would have a red frosting as a base, they even offer a carrot cookie with chocolate and vanilla cream cheese frosting and much more!

Holland Farms is located on 50 Oriskany Blvd, Yorkville, NY 13495. Stop by today for your take on a half moon cookie !