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Best Cookies in New York

Best Cookies in New York

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Before enjoying the 14 best cookies in New York, watch this funny animated VIDEO.

Ormie is a Pig, in every sense of the word. Pig sees the cookie. Pig wants the cookie. But they are out of reach...or are they? See Ormie's attempts to gain the warm sweet taste that is his obsession. Watch the short film that has film festival audiences laughing and cheering. Ormie has garnered 8 Festival Awards including Best Short Film (Savannah FF 2010, Palm Springs Int'l Shorts Fest 2010, Sprockets 2010, Seattle Int'l FF 2010) and the Audience Award (New York Int'l Children's FF 2011).

EVERYTHING FOR A COOKIE

THE BEST 14 COOKIES IN NEW YORK CITY

Craving a homemade cookie but don’t feel like preheating your oven? No problem. Scott Lynch from The Gothamist put together a list of the best 14 cookies in New York City and where to find them. These bakeries are happily rolling out some of the best dough in the city. Find your favorite place, get in line, grab a napkin, and don’t forget the milk. Or maybe you should plan a tour in all these irresistible places. (Images: Scott Lynch

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