Great American Cookies Returns To Rockland

WEST NYACK, NY —An iconic store returned to Rockland as Great American Cookies opened its newest location at Palisades Center with a grand opening on Friday.

It is the only Great American Cookies location in the Hudson Valley and Northern New Jersey area since the home of the original Cookie Cake closed at the Nanuet mall.

This one, with 15 varieties of fresh-scooped cookies, several varieties of brownies — and the Cookie Cake — occupies 724 square feet on Level Three next to Macy’s.

To celebrate the opening, customers on Friday received a free cookie with every purchase. The store immediately attracted a line.

The store is owned and operated by London native Jamie Arkley, who immigrated to the Hudson Valley more than a decade ago. Arkley has always hoped to open his own business in America.

"We’re excited to be bringing Great American Cookies back to Rockland County!" Arkley said. "The brand has been my family’s favorite for so long and it’s truly an honor to be able to share our favorite cakes and cookies with our community."

Great American Cookies offers fresh-baked hand-crafted goodies, designed as treats and customized to order.

"Great American Cookies is a legacy brand with an energy and happiness that is sure to please our guests," said Darrin Houseman, General Manager of Palisades Center.