I was having coffee nearby and one of the other customers told me about Hands Down Cookies. More specifically, he told me about the smashed chocolate chip cookie. I was sold on the texture and hint of salt. The shop is clean and modern, gentleman behind the counter was friendly and professional. The smashed cookie was fresh out of the oven. $4 for a decently sized cookie. I showed some willpower and waited until I got home to eat it. Let's just say, it was gone in less than a minute! Absolutely delicious! Maybe I would have gone for a touch more salt but it was a great cookie. I would certainly return. read more

Hands Down Cookies - Smashed chocolate chip cookie was delicious!! - Desserts Near Me - Hawthorne, New Jersey

I feel over the years that my fans have not quite understood the quality, range and experience of my sweet tooth. I once through a disco at nabisco. I'm well known in Girl Scout cookie circles across the country, for all the wrong reasons. Cookies show up out of nowhere at my door every year at the holidays and ridiculous sums of money are withdrawn from my brittle bank account without my knowledge. Don't know how, should probably care but don't. I take life seriously but not too seriously. I take myself seriously but not too seriously. That my friends is what I'm coining the Serious Sanity Scale. Serious Sanity Scale in a nutshell. The ideal overachievers of folks take themselves seriously and life seriously. However, they don't take themselves or life too seriously. This is a key difference, one to think about, I don't have the time to define it. I care about it enough to present but not to describe. Then there are others, who don't take themselves or life seriously enough. A crowd that wouldn't even know they were within a crowd of similar individuals. There are some that strive or pretend to be like this, but this style of living is innate, if you ask me. And it is typically temporary, like the tubbyness of my tummy. Or so I try to convince myself. It's been years. When will it disappear. Where are my abs. Underneath? Or uncapturable. Stop it tubby nobody cares about the never ending lint in your bustling belly button. Anyways, back to cookies. I kuddled up with the Keebler leprechaun for 4 straight semesters abroad in Northern Ireland. We basically lived at Sainsbury's grocery. He still calls me hear and there, good guy, the reason I'm known as El Grande Fudge Lover. I was the first man to call Amos, famous. Nutter Butter was my nickname in HS. I dated Mrs. Fields until I tasted her overly sugary mess of a cookie. My pet mule paco's favorite toy is my life size Little Debby doll... anyways. Hands Down Cookies is hands down a great addition to Bergen County. Sweets make me sweat. They get me antsy. Butterflies in the tummy. Bite the lip energy. Eye contact so strong that both parties feel they've violated each other. Ya feel me? Anyways... get the chunkier chocolate chip not the thinner one. The chunker? 9.2. Yup. So chocolatey, so tasty. Have confirmed this over multiple tastes, tried and true. They have a different few everytime I end up going. Some duds but a lot of studs, such as the apple crumb punk in the image I blessed you with. I hope they get a ton of business but I'm usually the only one in there. I do go at odd hours so maybe I'm unaware of their popularity. What am I doing with my life. Who am I? What will I become... all things I'll focus on at another time. My focus right now is on getting YOU, my lovely reader, out to Hands Down Cookies on Goffle Road. A truly great and unique cookie collection. Linguini leaves you semi-entertained but fully-educated. read more

Hands Down Cookies - Cookies - Desserts Near Me - Hawthorne, New Jersey

I had made a plan to drive to Hawthorne, New Jersey, and when I do such a thing, I typically pick an establishment to eat and an establishment for a dessert item. My dessert item on this trip was Hands Down Cookies. The selection was maybe 8 to 10 different flavors of cookies. If I remember correctly, there was a chocolate chip. There was a snickerdoodle . There was an oatmeal. I chose a lemon cookie and a blueberry Crumble cookie to go because I knew I would be snacking on the drive home that I expected to be at least two hours. (I got lucky and it was only an hour and a half. However, I probably spent $60 in tolls ha ha). as for the cookies themselves I don't really have much exclaiming to do. They were fine tasty. lemon in the lemon cookie. blueberry in the blueberry cookie ,definitely fresh, definitely a nice well-made cookie item. read more

Hands Down Cookies - Desserts Near Me - Hawthorne, New Jersey

I'm not big into cookies but OMG this place is amazing ! I hate that I drive past it for so long ! Why didn't I stop in?! They are super nice and the products are out of this world !!! I would take this over Crumbl any day read more

Actually life changing, try or it or your missing out on the best cookies of your life. Get the monkey bread and the raspberry cookie, thank me later! read more

These cookies were incredible, and the service is just as amazing! My friends and I swung by on a Saturday to grab some for a party, and as soon as we walked in, we were hit with the best smell. The cookies....Easily some of the best I've had around here. You can tell this place is local, and it's clear they pour a lot of time into their cookie!. read more

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How exciting is this?! A cookie spot in Hawthorne that makes fresh baked cookies! It was their soft launch opening today and we tried out several of their cookies, in fact all but 2 they had to offer. I'll start off by saying I never met a chocolate chip cookie I didn't like. However, don't let that sentence fool you. These chocolate chip cookies have some junk in the trunk.! Forget about the flat microwave style baked cookies you can get another quick establishments, these are certainly screaming, fresh baked coziness on a fall day. They may take you back to your grandmothers kitchen, these are surprisingly made by a young woman who is clearly just born with talent. I won't spoil the surprise on any of the other flavors, but keep the words divine decadent delicious in mind. I have a feeling your tongue is going to be needing those descriptors when you sync your teeth in. read more

These are absolutely the best cookies we've ever had! I don't know what their secret is, but I can't stop eating them. Definitely the best cookies around! The place has a cozy vibe, and it's always buzzing with people. read more

The best drop cookies I've ever tasted, and I consider myself a very discerning and experienced foodie. The service is friendly and efficient, and the store/kitchen is pristinely clean and nut-free. I'm always excited to share these phenomenal cookies with people I like! read more

So, I was investigating what are the best cookies in Northern NJ? I was so tired of the chemical taste of the popular cookie chains. Let me tell you; these are the "Hands Down" best cookies that I have ever had. Shhhhhh....Don't tell my Mom. I do not see how anyone would not absolutely love these cookies. I got a variety of cookies, each equally as delicious and Yummy as the next! These cookies are just PERFECT. I included a picture, but please excuse the half eaten S'mores. The owner, who was there was absolutely so sweet and Lovely. I give this place Perfect 10 out of 10. read more

Hands Down Cookies - Chocolate chip (Ooey and Gooey,) Blueberry crisp, Dulce de Leche, the S'mores, and the Key lime - Desserts Near Me - Hawthorne, New Jersey

Gluten-free reviewer here, I have to say that these gf chocolate chip cookies are giving me life. It is SO hard to find gf desserts that even come close to the real thing and wow these are the best gf cookies I've had since having to eliminate gluten. You would never know they were made any differently. Their texture is soft and chewy and are rich without being too heavy or sweet. In terms of service, I am even more impressed than the cookies themselves. I accidentally ordered regular chocolate chip cookies and paid a crazy amount to have them delivered only to find that they weren't gf once delivered. I was so upset and decided to drive to their store to see if I can exchange them. They were so nice about my mixup and kept apologizing to me for MY mistake! They also gladly gave me the gf ones I needed for no additional charge and let me keep the regular ones which I was able to give to a friend. I can't recommend this place enough. The staff and cookies are just out of this world and I will definitely being ordering from them again and again read more

Hands Down Cookies - Gluten Free Chocolate Chip & Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Macaroons - Desserts Near Me - Hawthorne, New Jersey

Hands down some of the best cookies around! My favorites were the snickerdoodle and cookies & cream (with the Oreo) but really all the ones we tried were so good! Everyone inside was super nice and I happily signed up for the rewards program because I'll definitely be back for more! read more

Hands Down Cookies - a box of cookies and sprinkles - Desserts Near Me - Hawthorne, New Jersey

Just stoped in for some cookies with a friend. Had the big and chewy, tofee chip, dulce and lemon. Dulce was my favorite!!! But they were all really good. The place is very cute and is a female owned business. I will definitely be back !! read more

The best cookies I have ever had! The staff are so friendly and helpfu! The key lime pie cookie is phenomena!

These are easily the best cookies I've ever had. Snickerdoodle and chocoholic are SO GOOD!!! Going to buy from here every week read more

Gonna keep this review short and sweet. This place blows all the other cookie joints out of the water. Yes, including the ones that are all the rage. Don't waste your time, money, or calories on the other joints. Only wish they were open daily but then that would not be good for my waistline or glycemic control. read more

They are incredible bakers here. The unique flavors and execution were delicious. The cookie display was organized and tidy. It made for easy ordering. To note, we loved the banana oat chip, toffee chip, s'mores and blueberry. It deserves its 5 star rating! read more

Fantastic home style cookies. Absolutely delish. Not too sweet with frostings. Beats out the pink box any day

The cookies at Hands Down were absolutely delicious. The staff were also incredible. I will definitely be coming here again.

Someone brought me a few different types of cookies so I'm not sure how the ambiance or service was, but the cookies were spectacular. I loved the lemon cookie with some sorta filling (this one was surprisingly my favorite). Snickerdoodle had the perfect amount of cinnamon. The chocolate chip with an Oreo in the middle was also amazing. Each cookie was perfectly baked. I can't wait to try more. I ate them so quickly that I forgot to take a picture. This place is a must try. read more

the only issue i have with this place is i can't seem to have any self control. why does everything taste so damn good?!?? the cinnamon rolls are to die for an have not helped my own rolls that i have currently! we come here weekly, each week we say its the last time. but we can't help ourselves - the staff is super friendly and sweet. the carrot cake was also to die for. my favorite cookie is a specialty one they had last month a cheese cake cookie with speculaas crust- this cookie will be why i will never have my dream body an im ok with it - try it out. you'll love it read more

I am here to talk about hands down, and their impeccable cookies. Their chocolate chip cookies are absolutely amazing - perfectly soft on the inside with just the right amount of chocolate chips. In addition their sprinkle cookies are decorated and delicious each bite has the perfect balance of sweetness and crunch. The staff is always friendly, and the aroma of freshly baked cookies fills the air, making every visit a delight. I would definitely recommend for family's! read more

Great flavors. I'd go again for sure also texture too is great. And I like the flavor options

So the new cookie place in town opened! I stopped and got 1 cookie of each and brought them home for the family to try. Each cookie was better than the last! We each had our favorites. Mine was the crispy yet soft chocolate chip cookie- outstanding chocolate chips. My daughter liked the Oreo topped cookie saying it was the perfect outside crispy inside soft. The snickerdoodle was cooked perfectly. We also got the oatmeal with choc chips and the seasonal pumpkin. They were all delicious! We will definitely be back and will bring these as gifts when traveling! read more

Addicted!!!!! These cookies are exceptional. The amazing smell that hits you when walking in makes mouths water. The homemade cookies are superb. Best I have ever had. Thick and hearty with plenty of chips, toffee bits, oreo pieces etc. in each cookie. You can tell the ingredients are top notch. These are great for parties, holidays, gifts or a simple afternoon treat. I think we have tried each and every cookie so far and all are simply the absolute best. We always love seeing what new cookies flavors will be added to the rotation. Staff is super helpful and the owner is a very nice local mom who does the baking in the store so the cookies are always fresh! read more

Hands Down Cookies - a box of assorted cookies - Desserts Near Me - Hawthorne, New Jersey

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Went to Hands Down yesterday after a recommendation. Tried 6 different kinds Of freshly baked cookies. So delicious that I am going back again today to pick up a few new flavors and some repeats. I'm so glad that I have to drive a few miles to get there or I would honestly be there Thursday-Sunday. No joke!! The owner Ashley and her assistant Hope were extra polite and helpful. Give it a try. You won't be sorry. read more

Delicious cookies and so amazing that they are nut-free! This makes this more accessible to people with allergies and the staff is all super nice as well. read more

Best cookies ever! Always fresh-baked, gooey and often warm. So delicious and great variety. Totally yummy!!!

FANTASTIC. this place is 10/5 stars, some of, if not the best cookies in north NJ... MUST TRY

Is there a way to add more stars, because this shop would get 1,000!!! These cookies are absolutely the best I've ever had! The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable about each delicious cookie (yes I've had them all)! The owner treats each customer as her friend! My faves are the chocolate chip, toffee oat and the thin and crispy chocolate chip! read more

Great cookies. Friendly service. Great as a gift served hot or buy frozen have anytime. Hands Down great cookies.

Amazing cookies. Sure to please , just be careful as they can be addictive. They are all great. Check it out.