Jalen Brunson gifts pricey NYC cookies to hundreds of fans camping out to see him host ‘Saturday Night Live’

This treat was a slam dunk.

Jalen Brunson surprised the over 100 fans camping out in hopes of seeing him host “Saturday Night Live” with famous New York City cookies.

Manhattan resident Jordana Judson braved the rain outside NBC’s Midtown studios Friday night in order to secure a spot inside the “SNL” studio to watch the New York Knicks champion host for the very first time Saturday night.

Judson, a social content creator, was there for an hour when NBC pages came out holding boxes of chocolate chip cookies from the popular and pricey Manhattan brand Levain Bakery.

“They were like, ‘Jalen Brunson wanted to drop off some cookies for you guys from Levain while he’s rehearsing,’” she told The Post.

“It was really, really nice. And I do believe that it actually came from him and his team and they were generous because I’m sure when he hears that people are sitting on the sidewalk, even with potential tickets, that’s a big deal.”

The point god made sure that each fan was handed one cookie — that cost $5.75 at Levain, which has nine locations across the Big Apple.

“They dropped it off to everyone starting with number one all the way up to … it went beyond 100,” she said.

“They’re actually really good. I still have part of mine that I could not finish.”

Jalen Brunson sent Levain cookies to the over 100 fans camping out to see him host “Saturday Night Live.” Jordana Judson

Judson’s friend, Alan Ormaza, posted a video of their experience on Instagram.

Others in line commented on the significance of receiving the cookie from the new king of New York.

“I still have my cookie,” one said. “I will give it to my children, and then to their children.”

NBC pages dispersed the sweet treats to fans. Jordana Judson

Judson, a frequent “SNL” attendee, explained that hopefuls must wait in line from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. the night before the show’s taping in order to receive a number, which may or may not get them into the studio for Saturday night.

She said staff typically hand out treats for them while they wait, especially in frigid temperatures.

“The NBC pages have dropped off like hot chocolate and soup for us when it’s cold,” she said.

“When I saw Harry Styles, they said, ‘Harry wanted to drop off pizza for you all.’ I’ve never been there where they’ve done cookies. It’s always like pizza and I’ve gotten like my own box of pizza.“

Brunson is the fifth NBA player to host “SNL.” NBC via AP

On Friday night, she was given No. 45, and although she is still not guaranteed a spot in the studio for Saturday’s taping, she’s hopeful she’ll make the cut.

“They’ve never let in less than like 50, 60 people,” said Judson, who has to report back to NBC at 9:45 p.m. Saturday.

“We wait in the NBC store, in the stairwell, we work our way up, and then, honestly, you just await your fate. The page will wait to get a text to see how many seats are left in the room because there’s a lot of guests. I’m sure the whole Knicks team could show up tonight.”

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