New York City has long been known for its tried and true bites that keep visitors running back for more—pizza, bagels, deli sandwiches, and black-and-white cookies to name just a few. But tourists and locals will notice that there’s a newer, sweeter player in town bringing some fierce competition of late—the gooey, chunky, gigantic comfort cookie. This popular style of cookie is popping up in the Big Apple’s bakeries and on restaurant dessert menus more than ever before, and it’s easy to see why: It perfectly combines the nostalgia of the simple chocolate chip cookie with innovative, modern twists. Some are served warm and best enjoyed dine-in over a hot drink or after a meal, while others travel like a champ and make for the perfect potluck addition or birthday gift. Prepare for your mouth to water at this list of the must-try, best cookies in New York City, from quintessential classics to innovations like umami cookies with white miso.
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