We have a bunch of great cookie shops and brands available to us here in the Capital Region, but the newest arrival to the Albany area cookie game could be the most unique: think of your favorite dessert, in cookie form! Duchess Cookies Coming To Crossgates MallCrossgates Mall announced in a press release today that a new addition will be arriving in the food court: Duchess Cookies, a luxury cookie brand out of New York City, plans to open a new location at the mall before the end of summer. You can learn more though the Duchess Cookies website. See The Capital Region's 10 Best Cider Donuts [RANKED] Here in the Capital Region of New York, we have a LONG list of great cider donut spots. Everyone has their go-to spot and you can make the argument that they are all deserving of the title of the area's BEST Cider Donut.