Best Cookies in Gaithersburg

"We have just four words: made-to-order ice cream sandwiches. Captain Cookie and the Milkman is truly a gift to Earth—you start by choosing two cookies, then you select the ice cream you’d like to serve as the filling for your sandwich. The cookie options are fun and eclectic, like funfetti, ginger molasses, peanut butter, vegan chocolate chip, and snickerdoodle."

"Start by picking two cookies (with options like Funfetti, Ginger Molasses, and Snickerdoodle) and then ice cream for the center for the perfect treat. Right on GW's campus and open until 2 am on weekends, Captain Cookie is also your perfect drunk bite."

"The options are endless, from cookies to cakes to pies—founding chef Christina Tosi was even featured on Netflix’s Chef’s Table for her culinary creations at this award-winning bakery. She is known for putting a playful and cheeky spin on your favorite home-style desserts, where some of the more legendary creations include the iconic Cereal Milk™ soft serve (made with milk, brown sugar, and a little bit of cornflakes which—yes—tastes just like childhood, a.k.a. the milk at the bottom of a bowl of cereal), naked layer cakes (you can actually see all of the moist and spongy layers through the transparent container), cake truffles, assorted cookies, and more!. If you’re celebrating a special occasion, order a chocolate caramel pretzel cake or their famous birthday cake for the road."

"Take the average cookie, put it on steroids and maybe you’ll end up with something almost-sort of like Milk Bar’s compost cookie. By this point, founder Christina Tosi’s inventiveness is well-known; the bakery values ingenuity. The famous compost cookie is packed with pretzels, potato chips, coffee grounds, oats, graham cracker crust, butterscotch chips and chocolate chips."

"Momofuku's DC outpost is always poppin, and these swirled up treats are perfect for the Insta and for maximum enjoyment. Check out their birthday cake truffles for some more yums."

"Like Red Velvet Cupcakery, Sprinkles Bakery is not specifically known for their gluten-free baked goods. But this Georgetown spot is doing gluten-free cupcakes the right way with a lemon blueberry and red velvet that are just as good, if not better, than a traditional gluten cupcake. Sprinkles also offers a gluten-free chocolate chip cookie that stands out from all others, with a uniquely soft and chewy texture and plenty of creamy chocolate chips."

"Sprinkles offers freshly baked cakes in a variety of flavors. They also offer special cakes such as vegan, sugar-free, and gluten-free ones for those on specific diets."

"Let’s start building our list with a bakery that has made cookies its main focus. In the center of Adams Morgan, one of D.C.’s most lively neighborhoods for nightlife, Insomnia Cookies does its job to near perfection. Specializing in delivering warm and delicious snacks right to the doors of cookie fans, it is most proud of skillfully feeding its customers’ insatiable hunger, even if it hit at the most inappropriate hour."

"Insomnia Cookie, which also delivers, serves up warm and gooey chocolate chip cookies until 4 a.m. from Thursday to Saturday and 3 a.m. on Sunday to Wednesday."

"Like Insomnia, Uncle Chip’s is an excellent cookie delivery service online. And all its offerings are super delicious. Chocolate chip, double chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin and everything else on their menu will blow your mind with their flavors tucked about a crispy outside and a chewy inside."

"Whether it’s double-chocolate chip or a classic chocolate chip cookie, Uncle Chip’s is the bakery to buy individual or bulk (dozen or two-dozen count) purchases for an all-out craving."

"The Reynolds Center is one of DC's finest museums. This Smithsonian venue combines the National Portrait Gallery and the American Art Museum into one whopping collection of American art that's unmatched anywhere in the world. Keep an eye out for famed works by Edward Hopper, Georgia O’Keeffe, Andy Warhol, Winslow Homer and loads more celebrated artists."

"This Smithsonian venue combines the National Portrait Gallery and the American Art Museum into one whopping collection of American art that's unmatched anywhere... Monument in National Mall"

"This was the first art museum to open in Washington, D.C. It has a permanent collection of some of the finest works of art from the 20th century from famous artists like Claude Monet, John Sing Sargent and Mary Cassatt. The Corcoran Gallery of Art is only one block away from the White House so you can see both in one morning or afternoon, and it only requires a short walk on your part."

"500 17th St. NW Washington, DC. The historic building was established as a private art gallery to house the extensive collection of Washington banker and philanthropist, William Wilson Corcoran (partner of the bank Corcoran & Riggs)."

"One of the most colorful buildings in DC is Culture House (formerly Blind Whino). This colorful church is sure to add a splash of color to anyone’s Instagram feed. The interior of Culture House is periodically open as well which includes beautiful stained glass and local art shows."

"DC’s most colorful church can easily turn heads with its incredible mural. In addition to the exterior; Blind Whino also offers art shows inside which can be found on their website. 700 Delaware Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024"

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"This museum, dedicated to telling the stories of architecture, engineering and design, may not at first glance seem geared toward children but it's actually one of the best attractions you will find for kids of varying ages in the nation's capital. For smaller children, be sure to check out the Building Zone where kids can drive play bulldozers and trucks, build a brick wall or explore a custom built green house. Older children may enjoy checking out different tool kits and working on projects such as building a house, playing I spy and creating architectural design patterns."

"Kid spaces: The Building Zone - a playspace for ages birth through 5 years, timed tickets; Play Work Build - a construction play area for elementary aged kids. Smaller children can enjoy building with the big blocks, too, but note that some toys in this area are small enough to be choking hazards. Kid-friendly exhibits: The above exhibits are likely to take up all of your visit, but other exhibits can be accessible to kids as well, especially special/temporary exhibits."

"Formerly known as the Pension Building, this immense Italian Renaissance–style structure is home to more than 200 exhibits showcasing the construction, architecture, and engineering heritage of the U.S. and Washington, D.C. A favorite is the..."

"The German-American Heritage Museum of the USA (GAHM) is located in the Penn Quarter's Hockemeyer Hall in Washington DC. The museum's collection and rotating exhibitions explore the 400-year long history of Germans in America from 1600 to now."

"Every morning, these unique and gourmet doughnuts are hanD.C.rafted right in District Doughnut’s very own kitchen. These donuts are one-of-a-kind, with a weekly menu of around 10 flavors. They also have a rotating variety of seasonal flavors, with everything from cookies and cream doughnuts to chocolate cake doughnuts with a decadent vanilla bean glaze."

"Okay, so we covered the healthy stuff, but what about the decadent desserts?. District Doughnut has you covered with plenty of menu items to satisfy your sweet tooth. The store’s cheery and colorful exterior perfectly matches their donuts."

"I have pre ordered mine before to make sure I get the certain flavors. With a rotating seasonal menu I always recommend trying those items. But a classic browned butter or vanilla glaze are always some of my favorites as well."