Recreating Christina Tosi's Milk Bar Compost Cookies From Taste | Reverse Engineering

Recreating Christina Tosi's Milk Bar Compost Cookies From Taste | Reverse Engineering | Bon Appétit

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Жыл бұрын

We challenged resident Bon Appétit supertaster Chris Morocco to recreate Christina Tosi of Milk Bar's Compost Cookies in the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen. The catch? He'll have to identify what he's making with a blindfold over his eyes, letting each of his other senses guide the way. Will Chris be able to reproduce these famous cookies without being able to see them?
Director: Cory Cavin
Director of Photography: Eric Brouse
Editor: Kris Knight
Host: Chris Morocco
Sr. Culinary Director: Kelly Janke
Producer: Halie Aaron
Culinary Producer: Kat Boytsova
Culinary Associate Producer: Leslie Raney
Line Producer: Jen McGinity
Associate Producer: Yoshivel Chirinos
Production Manager: Janine Dispensa
Production Coordinator: Elizabeth Hymes
Camera Operator: Kirsten Potts
Audio: Mike Guggino
Production Assistant: Jamal Abdinasir Mohamed
Production Assistant: Justine Ramirez
Post Production Supervisor: Andrea Farr
Supervising Editor: Eduardo Araújo
Assistant Editor: Billy Ward
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@bonappetit 24 күн бұрын

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@omaralikhan8258 Жыл бұрын

That face mask had me dying! It was like it was made for his entire personality!

@fubbychucker6696 Жыл бұрын

I would love to see this as a competition with Chris up against someone else

@joshp8535 Жыл бұрын

Said for a long time that I want to see ANYONE else do this, so that you can have a "control" for how good a "regular" (albeit cheffy/foodie) person is at this.

@VBC_Records Жыл бұрын

their biggest miss is not turning this into a beat chris style thing

@thenotcast3590 Жыл бұрын

@@VBC_Records yo that would be actually so entertaining to watch.

@carriehampton3513 Жыл бұрын

He figures out the corn syrup? REALLY? That is some next level talent. WOW

@Halfcocked1222 Жыл бұрын

Glucose is the go-to for professional bakers because it is less temperamental than sugar and will add the same amount of sweetness and hydration. Once he deduced who made it, choosing the pro's method was logical.

@Avvisoful Жыл бұрын

I'm really impressed how he instantly found out which recipe it is

@tpn1110 Жыл бұрын

Christina Tosi’s Milk Bar is a literal empire in NYC so everyone who lives there eat them on a regular basis

@potato-whiz Жыл бұрын

@@tpn1110 yes they’re pretty distinct and the compost cookie super popular and well known. It’s a big thing with Milk Bar. Not surprised he figured it out once he realized there was other stuff in it.

@hannahcollins1816 Жыл бұрын

@@tpn1110 I live in the middle of the Midwest and I even would've known. It's famous for sure. Would've been absolutely shocked if he hadn't gotten it

@Avvisoful Жыл бұрын

@@tpn1110 I never heard of it, but since I live in europe, I guess that's not too surprising

@philevans6395 Жыл бұрын

milk bar was not the best should I try the compost cookie and see if it isnt as crazy sweet as everything else sold there?

@asquithmainlines699 Жыл бұрын

This was a cookie master class. I was amazed how Chris took a recipe with a ridiculous amount of ingredients and somehow duplicated the taste, texture and appearance without using the same ingredients. A true master. I just watched her make these on an Austrailian T.V. show and she made no mention of the graham cracker crust.

@MD-ef7nl Жыл бұрын

We don't have Graham crackers in Australia. Perhaps that is why?

@asquithmainlines699 Жыл бұрын

@@MD-ef7nl Oh dear, how do you make cheese cake? Ours always starts with a Graham crust. We can also buy chocolate flavoured Graham cracker crumbs. You must have something that tastes similar.🇨🇦

@albux Жыл бұрын

@@asquithmainlines699 You can make cheesecake with all sorts of cookies as the base. Digestive are a common choice.

@asquithmainlines699 Жыл бұрын

@@albux Yes I suppose you could but Graham wafers have such a distinctive flavour. I guess if you did’t know the difference it would not matter though. Jello makes a boxed No Bake Cheesecake mix here with the cheesecake pudding mix and a bag of Graham cracker crumbs, all you need is milk for the pudding and melted butter for the graham crumbs. I started making those when I was 10. It’s not a real cheese cake but if you smother it in macerated strawberries it can make for a pretty good guilty pleasure.

@joshp8535 Жыл бұрын

"Yeah, I dont know, it's just like, SCIENCE, ya know?"

@kvpdesign5297 Жыл бұрын

This face mask 😂 It looked like Chris, keeping an eye on the oven while watching the crew to make sure nobody was sabotaging him 😂 Epic!

@staszdziech Жыл бұрын

finally fair judging on the end - someone not afraid to be honest with Chris! must be a weird dynamic since he is more senior than the people choosing the recipes

@stephaniealvarado649 Жыл бұрын

Shout-out to the editing. The background music and zoom ins to the missing graham crust had me cracking up! Love these videos, always on the lookout for them!

@maggien3676 Жыл бұрын

Him cutting the pretzel that was sticking up made me die

@mmarksz86 Жыл бұрын

Her cookie looked so much better, and you can see it when they do the close-up side-by-side. Pretty amazing how little subtleties in ratios and techniques (like resting them in the fridge) can impact the final outcome so much. I'm sure his tasted good and they didn't look bad, but the fact that hers was a fine-tuned recipe and technique really showed.

@Bob-nc5hz Жыл бұрын

It's really not surprising, baking is much closer to chemistry than the rest of cooking. "Winging" baking is a lot harder as a result. But that also means replicating is difficult, and sight unseen even more so. I don't think baking is really great for this show, it's too fussy. I guess it creates more drama than when Chris does well, but it's so setting up for failure.

@sbender3787 13 күн бұрын

The big difference is chilling the dough. It is huge.

@TabyPilgrim Жыл бұрын

the mask is staring into my soul and i don't like it

@jokermebad31 Жыл бұрын

That is the dumbest comment ever. Get over it. It's just a mask for crying out loud. It's Mona Lisa's eyes you twinky. 😂🤔🥱

@tiffythorpe Жыл бұрын

😂

@burningstrawman2589 Жыл бұрын

At least you have a soul. It's staring into my abyss.

@gabehernandez3844 Жыл бұрын

SAME HAHA

@tconlon251 Жыл бұрын

Leonardo da Vinci liked this 👍🏻

@doubledude4381 Жыл бұрын

You need to let him remake one of his own.

@SpootyMcGee Жыл бұрын

Was just about to make this suggestion. So Ill second it!

@benedictcabiling5627 Жыл бұрын

He’d figure it out immediately

@firedrakegirl13 Жыл бұрын

One of brad’s recipes

@huitrecouture Жыл бұрын

You people have only been saying this since day ONE. NOBODY IS INTERESTED IN A GOTCHA MOMENT what a stupid idea.

@svn5994 5 ай бұрын

And yet we are because it's been asked since day one. @@huitrecouture

@claska333 Жыл бұрын

recreating baking recipes is SO much harder than cooking recipes and this shows it! There's so much exact science that goes into baking that we dont even think about

@Wileylikethehawk Жыл бұрын

I’d be like “Um…. I think it’s a cookie? Maybe?” His skills are insane.

@_DaemonCleaner Жыл бұрын

He knows better than to trust anything his team provides

@GFDIAA Жыл бұрын

The editing and the drama and the doubts reminded me of good ol Gourmet Makes

@Seatek_Ark Жыл бұрын

Tbh this one was like a trick question lol. You didn't know that part of the definition of compost cookie was inclusion of coffee, and the things Christina does to offset the graham cracker mix makes it almost impossible to tell it does have graham crackers in it...

@maiarossini9091 Жыл бұрын

Loved the knowledge that both Chris and Kat shared about baking in this! So fun!

@Amosgreyy1 Жыл бұрын

Hey beautiful 💗💗 How are you doing??

@future.cadaver Жыл бұрын

Chris: *picks up Lucky Charms box* “I haven’t even THOUGHT about these things in, like, THREE DECADES.” Chris clearly forgets the before times when Gourmet Makes still existed 🥺 Feels like an entire lifetime ago.

@diggysoze2897 Жыл бұрын

He must have been on vacation for that episode - in the first minute of that episode you see him for just a second in the background, but then he’s never seen again.

@carolynfergus-callahan4194 Жыл бұрын

The editing on this was a+!

@StaphyJr Жыл бұрын

I noticed that also! I haven't seen any of these before, so I wasn't sure if that was the normal style or not, but it was fun.

@philippb.7435 Жыл бұрын

My favourite episode so far! I love when desserts or vegetarian dishes are features!

@allysonfernandez682 Жыл бұрын

It would be really cool to see a little sub-series of Reverse Engineering where Chris shows us how to make the actual recipe he tried to recreate

@garcipat Жыл бұрын

This episode was enjoyable to watch. It had tention, drama, desperation and a conclusion. Packed in a good 25 minutes. :)

@ria8894 Жыл бұрын

i absolutely love this whole video!! the idea of the cookies and Chris's course of action and thinking 😄👌💞

@michaelpropmaster Жыл бұрын

Could Chris possibly be a distant relative to the Mona Lisa? That mask on him just works.

@serenasmith4039 Жыл бұрын

Awe I love watching Chris. I've never seen him so stumped by a recipe before! That was a tough one with the graham crackers, milk powder, light brown sugar, corn syrup. So many random ingredients!

@danijelaolds2216 Жыл бұрын

Chris is honestly so amazing!!! Absolutely love this series. Wish there was more episodes!!!

@antonlvdm Жыл бұрын

Please never stop this show!!

@buffienguyen Жыл бұрын

the editing and B rolls are super playful and funny this episode :D

@tonymonastiere8510 Жыл бұрын

Chris, this was...impressive, most impressive! Your version would sell everywhere. Another vid to make everyone's attempt much better. Thnx, and Happy Holidays!

@hundragant Жыл бұрын

This is my favorite mask used so far hands down

@IAMDOLWOTA Жыл бұрын

Having to recreate a specific cookie recipe in this format is pretty mean of a task if we're being honest lol. Although I was a little annoyed that he chose not to chill the cookie on principle when he 100% knew it was always going to be one. Impressive result regardless, bravo Chris!

@sovupo Жыл бұрын

That drove me crazy, why didn't he chill it!!!

@TheBeautifulDisaster Жыл бұрын

@@sovupo Chris was only given one day, he had to make many versions of the cookie, varying and correcting ingredients and technique for each batch. Waiting an hour or two in between each attempt would have eaten up all his time.

@AileenTownsend Жыл бұрын

I love this video! So fun and enlightening to watch the changing thought process. Tosi’s compost cookie is my favorite of hers!

@arieljayde7486 Жыл бұрын

Chris’s BA best chocolate chip is my favorite cookie recipe. I’ve made them at least 100 times.

@josephchamberlain3681 Жыл бұрын

This was good and unlike every other video in the series. Way to go

@juliatheinternetuser Жыл бұрын

I just LOVE the editing of this video!!

@kalihqabrown4907 Жыл бұрын

I have never been this early. Sidenote, figuring out a baking recipe was thee most difficult challenge you could give. Excellent episode

@amandachristi1328 Жыл бұрын

Appreciated this long form content with Chris, liked it a lot

@janethope Жыл бұрын

Chris is a real good sport for putting himself through this

@johannaperez80 Жыл бұрын

he's so funny he takes it so seriously

@blazelo1301 Жыл бұрын

Baked goods like this have to be the most challenging thing to recreate because of how much little changes can change the finished product.

@simplyjanice Жыл бұрын

My favorite series on this channel to watch! I love watching Chris figure it out and hearing his thought process.

@kkyochan Жыл бұрын

his skill is insane. I love these episodes so much.

@jamiebailey3522 Жыл бұрын

I started on Bon Appetite following Brads videos but have fallen so in love with this show and Chris’ personality A+ every time. I wish there were a million more of these, but it must be so time consuming!

@gabrielfreitas9512 Жыл бұрын

This was for sure one of the hardest recipes in this program, not only because in sweet recipes any small change might mean a lot, but also because the "compost" idea could be literally any kind of ingredients. Congratulations, Chris!

@Hortonscakes Жыл бұрын

I live for Chris! And Brad lol. Thank you and Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄 ❤️

@mrmoloch4033 Жыл бұрын

One of the best masks yet.

@beingforeverfree Жыл бұрын

I straight up 💖guffawed💖 when he said “do I wish this wasn’t standing straight up? yes thx for pointing that out”

@gp4708 Жыл бұрын

Awesome outcome. Im impressed with this one. A+ in my mind!

@vivijd14 Жыл бұрын

Ioved this juge and the mask as well! Bravo Chris

@303Lyons303 Жыл бұрын

I love this it's so fun to watch. I have never even heard of this cookie, Chris did a great job! Thank you. 🙂

@The_Green_Queen Жыл бұрын

“Is that… Hershey’s… Special… Dark…? Is that what I am to you?”

@rosstapson 5 ай бұрын

Chris is my favourite thing on KZfaq lately :) this was a goodie.

@loboalamo Жыл бұрын

This one is the most fun! Thank you!

@joshpointoh 7 ай бұрын

This is the only episode of this I've ever seen that I would have a chance at. Had these cookies a hundred times

@Fife178 Жыл бұрын

This cookie has been my obsession since I first took a bite of it. Most unforgettable cookie imo.

@amandarogers6217 Жыл бұрын

The chaos of these cookies and Chris’s reaction is everything loool

@spotdogit Жыл бұрын

That mask, y’all. 😄 Super surprised he missed the coffee element, even at the end. Interesting to learn what the graham crust does to texture and taste! Great job, as always, maestro!

@PuffinPsychologist Жыл бұрын

This is the best Christmas gift I have ever received 😂

@Toidal Жыл бұрын

The milk crumb! Makes for cookies so good that you essentially make and destroy a different batch of cookies in the creation of the actual cookie

@travares Жыл бұрын

These 1 day episodes feel rushed and lacking the magic, care and attention to detail of the original episodes. I miss the supermarket and the pacing in the old videos

@nan0bel Жыл бұрын

the mask this week is hilarious lol

@jicasas Жыл бұрын

This mask choice was particularly fantastic. 😹

@notsewmuch7490 8 ай бұрын

You did amazingly Chris ❤

@gmecxlove Жыл бұрын

This whole episode I keep thinking they were letting him look at the cookies because of the freaking eye mask hahahah

@Whiteplumm Жыл бұрын

Chris Morocco; the ultimate bah humbug grinch of sweets… I had to. 😂😂😂

@Narra0002 Жыл бұрын

Idk if I’d make Tosi’s recipe, but I will be making BA’s best chocolate chip cookie recipe again. It really is the best

@amandalloyd8812 Жыл бұрын

well done!! baking has to be the hardest of the challenges. you can slap a sauce together with corn flour instead of rice flour. or swiss instead of gruyere in a 4-cheese sauce. but cookies! so many ratios and techniques. I'd never guess glucose.

@helliosx Жыл бұрын

Chris' first attempt looked way more appetizing than the control cookie.

@bbread__ Жыл бұрын

wow this show is so insightful.

@deprofundis3293 Жыл бұрын

This one was edited particularly ww, with the sound effects and zoom ins to create drama about the Graham crackers especially. 😂 I just love this show!!

@deprofundis3293 Жыл бұрын

And Chris is hilarious, as always!

@madcitywendy Жыл бұрын

So fascinating!

@o-o-olivia9249 8 ай бұрын

“Hershey’s Special Dark? Is that what I am to you?” dead 🤣💀

@sarahfuller5482 7 ай бұрын

I bc loved that pretzel sticking straight up. I was personally offended when he snipped it

@call_me_ping Жыл бұрын

This is so crazy hard! He instantly knew whose cookie it was... but there are so many components!

@phillipameling7284 Жыл бұрын

Chris' talent is incredible, though I think this was a bit unfair.

@keenhua1133 Жыл бұрын

Tell/show us how much of each ingredient that was used for both Chris' and the challenged dish? Grading can remain how it is; but would like to know just how close Chris was on his ingredient input.

@yybbhn Жыл бұрын

the point 6 font for "Lucky Charms Marshmallows" had me rolling

@aakkiirree32 Жыл бұрын

As an avid baker of Milkbar treats, this is so devious! Uncommon things like glucose, milk powder, freeze dried corn powder, clear imitation vanilla and premade crumbles and crunches and such all lurk in their recipes.

@trinkab Жыл бұрын

When I was like 19.. I spent a summer trying to make chocolate chip cookies that aren't little bricks that my mom made for dad (I like mine chewy). So I made SO MANY batches. The structure that makes them hold their (at least for a Toll House Choco chip cookie) shape is flour. The more flour, the less they spread.

@boonjabby Жыл бұрын

Crazy how Chris can nail dishes I thought would be crazy difficult, only to be defeated by a cookie

@natto84 Жыл бұрын

The editing going into round two is so funny

@catofthecastle1681 Жыл бұрын

Ahh, the Mona Lisa of cookie recipes!

@spencersmith3482 Жыл бұрын

"I mean they look pretty similar" 19:55 ha Wtf? I'm tired of the hosts on here taking it easy on Chris at the end.

@jemella8132 Жыл бұрын

surprised he didn’t get the coffee - love u chris!!!

@Amosgreyy1 Жыл бұрын

Hey beautiful 💓💓 How are you doing?

@TheSongwritingCat Жыл бұрын

Kat was an adorable judge

@leslieeg Жыл бұрын

I need these once a week please :(

@Amosgreyy1 Жыл бұрын

Hey beautiful 💗💗 How are you doing??

@51rwyatt Жыл бұрын

they threw him to the wolves for this one

@silentone11111111 Жыл бұрын

Don’t know these new folk. Glad Chris is still with the team 😀

@nicoler.8581 Жыл бұрын

I don't think I payed attention to anything Chris said when he was wearing the eye mask because I was laughing too much!

@avgcatdad Жыл бұрын

the mask has me laughing, love it!

@bodyfultherapies Жыл бұрын

you did good Chris, if the graham cracker crust issue waste there, you have have been at a solid B, maybe even A-

@Amosgreyy1 Жыл бұрын

Hey beautiful 💗💗 How are you doing ??

@gclar014 Жыл бұрын

I gotta ask. What pens are you using!? I've got to know! Also love these cookies but my favorite are the Milk Bar ice creams.

@FarleyHillBilly Жыл бұрын

Oh look ! There's a squirrel !

@namelesscrow2069 Жыл бұрын

He's using Sipa Pens! When I first saw Chris using them I got so excited because I'd been using them for a while. It's good for writing and doing line art

@erinptrsn Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you asked! I was literally only looking through the comments to see if anyone knew what kind of pens he was using!!! LOL

@MaikNL Жыл бұрын

Wild episode

@winniethepoohpiglet Жыл бұрын

he's such a diva

@kristinabissonette1620 Жыл бұрын

That blindfold is absolutely unnerving. 0/10 would not look at again.

@bethanyhawkins350 Жыл бұрын

And this, kids, shows just how much baking is a science vs. cooking

@kyokoyumi Жыл бұрын

That mask though XD Also like... he nailed both the person and the food on the first shot (kinda). Not letting them rest is going to cost him for sure I can see it now.

@dluv_98 Жыл бұрын

this mona lisa mask is officially my all time favorite

@igglewiggle6649 Жыл бұрын

It is very entertaining to watch professionals recreate well known bakes. In my view, it is very difficult to replicate Tosi’s recipes. Of all of Tosi’s recipes (I have all her recipe books…and love her whimsical bake style.) my fav is her birthday cake (confetti). I am sure that when she introduced that cake recipe, she said that it took her 7 years to refine/perfect this recipe. Not 1-day.