Pepperidge Farm Milano Dark Chocolate Cookies Review
- Dark chocolate layered between two crisp baked cookies
- 15 cookies in a 6 oz bag, ready to enjoy
- Pairs with coffee or tea, or a glass of wine after dinner
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Two crisp, delicate cookies with a layer of dark chocolate in between, 15 to a bag. Here's what the ingredients, allergen line and Pepperidge Farm's pairing ideas tell you.
Quick verdict
Milano Dark Chocolate is the dressed-up cookie in the Pepperidge Farm range: two crisp, delicate cookies holding a layer of dark chocolate, sized for an afternoon coffee or a glass of wine. A 6 oz bag holds 15 cookies. It's an easy cookie for a guest tray, but the label includes hydrogenated soybean oil, and the allergen line covers wheat, milk, soy and eggs.
Pros and cons
What we like
- Rich dark chocolate filling between two crisp cookies
- Delicate and elegant enough for guests or a dessert plate
- Pairs with coffee, tea or a glass of wine
- Fun to decorate for holidays and special occasions
- Ready to enjoy straight from the bag
What could be better
- Contains wheat, milk, soy and eggs
- Ingredient list includes hydrogenated soybean oil
- Made with vegetable oils (palm and/or soybean) rather than butter
- 15 cookies per 6 oz bag goes quickly when shared
Key features, explained
A European-inspired chocolate sandwich
Milano is Pepperidge Farm's European-inspired classic: two crisp baked cookies with a layer of rich, luxurious dark chocolate between them. The brand describes the result as delicate, sweet and oh so indulgent. The bag photo shows the shape well, a long, rounded oval cookie with a thin, even line of chocolate at the seam. It's a refined-looking cookie, more at home on a dessert plate than at the bottom of a lunch bag.
Pairings: coffee, tea or wine
Pepperidge Farm suggests two moments for Milano: with a cup of coffee or tea in the afternoon, or with a glass of wine after dinner. Both make sense. Dark chocolate and coffee share roasted, bitter notes, and a crisp, lightly built cookie keeps the pairing from feeling heavy. For wine, chocolate treats tend to sit best beside a fruity red or a fortified dessert wine. Either way, two or three cookies make a complete small dessert with no prep at all.
What's in the bag
The cookies are made from enriched wheat flour, semi-sweet chocolate (sugar, chocolate, chocolate processed with alkali, cocoa butter, milkfat, soy lecithin, vanilla extract), sugar, vegetable oils (palm and/or soybean and hydrogenated soybean) and eggs, with 2% or less of cornstarch, salt, baking soda, soy lecithin, natural flavor and nonfat milk. The allergen statement reads: Contains: Wheat, Milk, Soy, Eggs. The hydrogenated soybean oil is the item to note if you read labels closely.
15 cookies, made for sharing
Each 6-ounce bag holds 15 cookies, which Pepperidge Farm pitches as right for sharing with friends or stashing in the pantry. The brand suggests them for book club meetings and holiday celebrations, and notes that the cookies are fun to decorate for special occasions, whether that's a drizzle of icing or a few sprinkles. Dark Chocolate is one of several Milano flavors, alongside Milk Chocolate and Mint Chocolate.
Milano Dark Chocolate specs
| Brand | Pepperidge Farm |
|---|---|
| Style | Sandwich cookie with dark chocolate filling |
| Package | 6 OZ Bag (15 Cookies) |
| Net weight | 6 oz |
| Cookies per bag | 15 |
| Key ingredients | Enriched wheat flour, semi-sweet chocolate, sugar, eggs |
| Fat | Vegetable oils (palm and/or soybean and hydrogenated soybean) |
| Allergens | Contains: Wheat, Milk, Soy, Eggs. |
| Preparation | Ready to Enjoy |
| Manufacturer | Pepperidge Farm, Inc. |
| Model | 200140007412 |
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Who should buy it?
Great for
- An elegant cookie for guests, book clubs or holiday trays
- Dark chocolate fans who like a light, crisp cookie around it
- Pairing with afternoon coffee or an after-dinner glass of wine
Skip it if
- Anyone eating them must avoid wheat, milk, soy or eggs
- You avoid hydrogenated oils
- You want a big bag for heavy, everyday snacking
Frequently asked questions
What allergens are in Milano Dark Chocolate cookies?
The allergen statement reads: Contains: Wheat, Milk, Soy, Eggs. Check the bag you buy if you manage a food allergy, since recipes and labels can change.
How many cookies are in a bag of Milano Dark Chocolate?
Each 6-ounce bag contains 15 cookies, according to Pepperidge Farm's description and the front of the bag.
What kind of chocolate is in Milano Dark Chocolate cookies?
Pepperidge Farm calls it rich, luxurious dark chocolate. On the ingredient list it appears as semi-sweet chocolate, made from sugar, chocolate, chocolate processed with alkali, cocoa butter, milkfat, soy lecithin and vanilla extract.
What should you serve with Milano cookies?
The brand suggests a cup of coffee or tea in the afternoon, or a glass of wine after dinner. They're ready to enjoy straight from the bag and fun to decorate for holidays.
Do Milano cookies contain hydrogenated oil?
Yes. The vegetable oils are listed as palm and/or soybean and hydrogenated soybean, so skip them if you avoid hydrogenated fats.
Final verdict
Milano Dark Chocolate is the cookie to reach for when you want something that looks and feels a little special. Two crisp, delicate cookies around a layer of dark chocolate make an easy pairing with coffee, tea or wine, and 15 cookies per bag is right for a small gathering. The trade-offs are on the label: hydrogenated soybean oil, vegetable oil instead of butter, and an allergen line of wheat, milk, soy and eggs. If those are fine for you, it's an elegant, no-fuss treat.
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