What Are New York Cookies—and What Makes Them So Special?

New York cookies are large, thick American cookies with soft centers and lightly crisp exteriors. Instead of a thin cookie that crunches all the way through, you get a generous treat with plenty of room for chocolate chunks and other delicious ingredients.

You’ll also see them called NYC cookies, New York–style cookies or chunky cookies. These names usually describe the same style: thick, substantial and defined by the contrast between the edges and the center. 🍪

What makes New York cookies different?

American cookies come in many forms: thin and crispy, soft and chewy, or filled. New York cookies stand out for their height and thick centers.

Each bite brings together different textures: lightly crisp edges, soft cookie dough and, depending on the flavor, melting chocolate, crunchy nuts or pieces of fruit. That combination is a big part of their appeal.

Big and chunky: a cookie to enjoy or share

At ARI’S Bakehouse, each New York cookie weighs approximately 120 g. That makes it a generous treat for one person—or a delicious way to share and sample different flavors together.

We shape our cookies by hand, so no two look exactly alike. Small differences in shape and surface are part of the process. Their signature thick shape stays the same.

Lightly crisp outside, wonderfully soft inside

A good New York cookie is all about texture. The edges should have a little bite while the center stays soft and moist.

Getting there means balancing the recipe, dough portion and baking time. With a thick cookie, that balance matters: the outside needs enough structure without drying out the center.

That contrast is a particular focus in our Bern bakery. We bake our New York cookies fresh to order, using high-quality ingredients and flavor combinations that complement the cookie dough.

From chocolate chip to matcha: our cookie flavors

Chocolate chunks are a classic, but New York cookies offer plenty of possibilities. Our Cookie Collection brings together familiar favorites and distinctive combinations:

• OMG COCO – Milk + Dark Choc: milk chocolate and dark chocolate

• OMG GIORGIO – Double Dark Choc: an intensely chocolatey cookie with dark chocolate

• OMG LOUIS – Lotus Biscoff White Choc: spiced Lotus Biscoff cookie flavor and white chocolate

• OMG DONATELLA – Red Velvet White Choc: red velvet and white chocolate

• OMG HUGO – Vanilla Sprinkle White Choc: vanilla, colorful sprinkles and white chocolate

• OMG VERA – Walnut Milk Choc: walnuts and milk chocolate

• OMG MAX – Cinnamon White Choc: cinnamon and white chocolate

• OMG HUBERT – Dark Choc Peanut Butter Chip: dark chocolate and peanut butter chips

• OMG MIUCCIA – Cherry Dark Choc: cherry and dark chocolate

• OMG GIANNI – Matcha White Choc: aromatic matcha and white chocolate

Whether you love classic chocolate flavors, nutty cookies or something a little different, explore our Cookie Collection to find your favorites.

What’s the best way to enjoy New York cookies?

Our cookies are ready to enjoy straight from the package. For an extra-soft center and melting chocolate chunks, warm them briefly:

• Oven: approximately 5 minutes at 180 °C / 350 °F, using conventional heat

• Microwave: approximately 10–20 seconds, depending on your appliance

Remove the packaging first and let the cookie cool briefly afterward. Enjoy it with coffee, a glass of milk or simply a quiet moment to yourself.

Which cookie box is right for you?

The NYC Cookies 4-Cookie Box is a delicious introduction to our flavors. Choose four cookies, with a maximum of two cookies per flavor. Try different combinations or share your favorites with someone else.

For a larger gathering, celebration or your team, explore the NYC Cookies Party Box.

Looking for a cookie you can slice like a cake?

Our Cookie Cake is a delicious alternative: a giant round or heart-shaped cookie that you cut into slices.

Enjoy it plain or personalize it with a buttercream border, sprinkles and your own message. It’s a thoughtful gift or a sweet centerpiece for your celebration.

Order New York cookies in Switzerland

At ARI’S Bakehouse, we bring the chunky New York cookie style to our Bern bakery. Every cookie is handmade and freshly baked to order.

Our cookies and Cookie Cakes are available for shipping throughout Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Pickup in Bern and local delivery in Bern and the surrounding area are also available.

Explore our Cookie Collection, choose your favorite flavors and find your next OMG moment. 🍪❤️