Moon pie

Moon pie is a confectionery product that originated in the United States. It is a round sandwich made of two graham cracker cookies, with a marshmallow filling in the center, and often dipped in a flavored coating. The moon pie is a traditional treat in the southern United States, where it is often associated with the holiday season and Mardi Gras celebrations.

History

The moon pie was first created in 1917 by the Chattanooga Bakery in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The bakery's traveling salesman, Earl Mitchell Sr., came up with the idea after talking to coal miners about their desire for a "solid and filling" snack. The miners suggested a snack the size of the moon, hence the name "moon pie". The moon pie quickly became a popular snack among the miners and other working-class people in the region.

Varieties

Moon pies come in several different flavors, including chocolate, vanilla, banana, and strawberry. There are also mini moon pies, double-decker moon pies (with three cookies and two layers of marshmallow), and moon pie Crunch, which has a crispier texture.

Cultural significance

Moon pies have a significant cultural impact in the southern United States. They are often served with a RC Cola, a combination known as a "working man's lunch". The city of Mobile, Alabama, is known for the world's largest moon pie drop on New Year's Eve. In addition, moon pies are often thrown from floats during Mardi Gras parades in the southern United States.

See also

• List of regional dishes of the United States
• List of cookies
• List of marshmallow treats