Luckily, Seattle has no shortage of wonderful shops with tempting cookie creations, from delectable chocolate chip classics to nostalgia-driven snickerdoodles, and beyond. Below are some of our favorites that are totally sah-weet.

📍2407 E. Union St.

⏰ Times vary

It’s worth visiting this Central District favorite — with an outpost in Georgetown — for the comforting smell alone. But the perfectly chewy selections are always on point, and the cookie cake slices are decadent delights.

🍪 Hello Robin

📍2570 NE. University Village St.

⏰ Daily, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

One of Seattle’s most popular cookie destinations in the U District + Capitol Hill built a rep for seasonal hits (there are hot cocoa cookies, y’all), as well as playful takes on old standbys, including Mackle-smores and Totes Oats.

🍪 Batch Baking Company

📍808 12th Ave.

⏰ Tues.-Wed., Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Thurs.-Fri., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Those with a taste for nostalgia must try out this Capitol Hill shop, which specializes in after-school specials like snickerdoodles, Squareos + Nutter Butters. It also bakes fortune cookies with custom-messages inside.

🍪 Macadons

📍9828 16th Ave. SW.

⏰ Mon.-Wed., 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Thurs.-Sat., 11 a.m.-8 p.m.

No matter what side of the “cookie vs. confection” debate you’re on, the macarons at this White Center shop are the perfect pick-me-up. With a variety of creative flavors like Cap’N Crunch Berry + Thai tea, there’s something to satisfy every sweet tooth.

EVENTS

Today

The Round: Music, Poetry, and Live Painting | Tues., Dec. 7 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Fremont Abbey Arts Center | $5 | Songwriters, visual artists, and slam poets all share the stage for a night of creativity + audience collaboration. 🎨

Wednesday

South Lake Union Winter Market | Wed., Dec. 8 | 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. | The Van Vorst Plaza, 426 Terry Ave. N. | Free | The Van Vorst Plaza will be bustling with twinkling lights, tinsel + rotating Urban Craft Uprising vendors for holiday shopping. 🛍️
Bela Fleck & Friends | Wed., Dec. 8 | 7:30 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre | Prices vary | The bluegrass jam legend strums along with guests in what’s sure to be a foot-stomping show.

Thursday

Holiday in the Park | Thurs., Dec. 9 | 6-8 p.m. | Volunteer Park | Free | Enjoy live ukelele music, Charles Dickens-inspired carols, free cookies + cocoa as you walk the park’s path of festive lights. 🎄
Just a Phase: a QT/POC Comedy Show | Thurs., Dec. 9 | 8:30 p.m. | Olmstead | $15+ | This comedy show highlights local LGBTQ+ and performers of color.

We have a monthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.

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NEWS NOTES

Weather

48º | Cloudy | 20% chance of rain

Sunrise + Sunset

Rise: 7:44 a.m.
Set: 4:18 p.m.

Announced

Here’s some music to our ears. Pop star Olivia Rodrigo + special guest Gracie Abrams are coming to WAMU Theater on Wed., April 6, 2022 as part of the Sour Tour. Get those mouses ready to click — tickets go on sale this Friday at 10 a.m. 🎤 (WAMU Theater)

Coronavirus

Restaurants and bars in King County that seat 12 or fewer must now check customers for vaccination status. Most indoor dining venues in the county had started this back in October, but smaller businesses were given more time to adopt the policy. (KING 5)

Sports

Things are looking brighter for the Cougars. After a dominant Apple Cup win, WSU earned a spot in the Sun Bowl on Fri., Dec. 31, facing Univ. of Miami in El Paso, TX. This is actually a rematch of the 2015 game, which the Cougs won 20-14. 🏈 (KOMO)

Arts

For the first time in two years, the West Seattle Community Orchestras are returning to the stage tonight — though the venue will be different. Instead of performing at the Chief Sealth High School — not available due to COVID-19 policies — the orchestras will be at the Highline Performing Arts Center in Burien. 🎻 (West Seattle Blog)

Giveaway

Want a ticket to ride? From now through Fri., Dec. 31, the Downtown Seattle Association (DSA) is giving Lyft and Uber passengers $25 vouchers for trips to four different hubs: Belltown, Westlake Park, the Waterfront + Occidental Square. If the cost is less than $25, you can use the credit for another excursion. (DSA)

📸 @seameowcafe

When it comes to holiday cheer, Seattle Meowtropolitan Cafe has the whole kitten caboodle. The fur-friendly spot has set up Christmas decorations around the lounge, making its residents even more curious than usual.

Pro tip: plan a private visit to hang with the cool cats, buy gifts + even adopt a feline. Meowsahs.

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THE WRAP

Editor’s Pick: After making reservations months ago, I finally got to the esteemed Canlis this weekend to check out what new head chef Aisha Ibrahim is cooking up. The dinner was fantastic — I had the duck, as well as super tender shaved wagyu — with an emphasis on local ingredients + Japanese-influenced comfort dishes. Dashi for days.

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