Ask a longtime customer what they order at William Greenberg Desserts and you will hear about the Black & Whites. Ask what they hide from their houseguests, and the answer is schnecken.
These small rolled pastries, dense with cinnamon, nuts, and raisins, have been made here the same way for generations, and they inspire a loyalty that borders on secrecy. The name is German for snails, a nod to their spiral, and getting the pronunciation right is optional. Pointing at the case works fine.
Schnecken tins ship nationwide, travel beautifully, and make the rare gift that recipients tend not to share. We understand completely.