New York City’s Levain Bakery, established by former competitive swimmers Pam Weekes and Connie McDonald, is legendary for both long lines and delicious cookies. At 6 ounces, each cookie is gargantuan, gooey on the inside, and chock-full of high-quality mix-ins. Available in packs of four, eight, or 12, the Levain Bakery Signature Cookie Assortment—one of our picks for the best gift baskets—includes the shop’s beloved classic Chocolate Chip Walnut, Dark Chocolate Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip, and Oatmeal Raisin flavors. Whether your friend is an ex–New Yorker or just a baked-goods hound, this gift pack is a legit way to skip that infamous queue.
