Charlotte’s Best Bites on National Cookie Day
By Tim Miner
A WORD OF CAUTION BEFORE YOU READ THIS: The information you’re about to read is going to make you hungry. In fact, you’ll likely be ravenous. Please don’t bite or lick your screen. Don’t scratch it either. We tried that … it doesn’t work.
This year, few people agree on … anything. But it seems we can all agree that 2020 bites.
But, December 4, 2020 — National Cookie Day — is a day we can all bite back.
Charlotte has an incredible collection of local bakeries to make that bite oh, so sweet. To prepare for National Cookie Day, we asked Charlotteans on Instagram: Which local bakeries make the best cookies in Charlotte? And, the answers flooded in.
From there, 10 local bakeries rose to the top. We asked each of them to share with us the standout cookie they make for the holidays. Their answers are below, as well as exactly how you can get some of these cookies online or in-person.
The good news is, you can’t gain weight while reading this list. But, what happens afterward is on you.
P.S. If we missed your favorite cookie baker in Charlotte, tell us about in the comments below!
Top 10 Local Cookie Bakeries Selected by Biscuit Readers
Ashworth’s Cookies
Note: To order online, please DM Ashworth’s on Instagram.
What’s your standout holiday cookie?
“The best-selling cookies would be Oreo and S’mores. 5.5 oz decadent cookies blended with quality ingredients to create a rich, mouth-watering, flavor that lasts. Baked to give a thick, crunchy outer layer filled with a warm, gooey center.”
The Baker and the Scribe
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What’s your standout holiday cookie?
“This year, we are excited to celebrate the holiday season with our reindeer cookie set and our cookie decorating kits.”
BW Sweets
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What’s your standout holiday cookie?
“My favorite holiday cookie, by far, is gingerbread man. They’re fun to make and they’re fun to decorate! My number-one selling cookie year-round is my triple chocolate chunk cookie; it’s made with Hershey’s kisses.”
Community Matters Cafe
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What’s your standout holiday cookie?
“Our birthday cake cookie with cream cheese filling.”
Crumbled Nut Bake Shop
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What’s your standout holiday cookie?
“Our cinnamon roll cookie is a year-round favorite! Warm and comforting flavors rolled into a delicate dough and drizzled with that yummy glaze everyone knows and loves. Look out for seasonal flavor [variations of] this classic, such as pumpkin roll and gingerbread.”
De’s Custom Cookies
Note: To order online, please DM De’s on Instagram.
What’s your standout holiday cookie?
“My signature is a soft and chewy, brown sugar, cinnamon and ginger cookie. Custom-shaped and designed for any special event.”
Honeybear Bake Shop
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What’s your standout holiday cookie?
“Our cinnamon roll cookie — yum! Cream cheese cookie dough is swirled with brown sugar cinnamon smear, baked and topped with cream cheese frosting and cinnamon toast crunch crumble.”
Sunflour Baking Company
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What’s your standout holiday cookie?
“The favorite of the season is our chewy ginger molasses cookie with a crunchy sugar coating. Of course, we have many more to choose from, including vegan and gluten-free varieties.”
Suarez Bakery
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What’s your standout holiday cookie?
“Our hand-iced sugar cookies are definitely our most popular holiday cookie.”
Sweet Girl Cookies
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What’s your standout holiday cookie?
“Peppermint bark — a true taste of the holiday. The finest dark chocolate and creamy white chips pair with pure peppermint extract. Then we sprinkle organic peppermint candy for the perfect crunch.”
