If there’s one thing that makes the holidays feel like the holidays, it’s Christmas cookies. And while some people love to pretend to be a contestant on The Great British Bake Off in their kitchen this time of year, others just prefer to leave it to the experts.
Luckily, Green Bay has so many talented bakers who are busy preparing your favorite holiday cookies so you don’t have to. Here are some of our local recommendations:
Green Bay Cookie Company
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940 Hansen Road, Green Bay
We put Green Bay Cookie Company at the top of this list because cookies are their number one specialty. During the holiday season, they are stocked up with all of your favorites like Ho-Ho Cocoa, Gingerbread Men, Elf Nog, and so many more. You can pre-order your holiday cookies on their website, or stop into the store during the regular business hours to pick up all of the cookies and treats you need to get through the season. And if you’re looking for custom cookies or corporate gift boxes, they are the people to go see!
McKayla Marie Sweets
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2160 Holmgren Way, Green Bay
Peppermint fudge cookies, snickerdoodle, classic chocolate chip… whatever your holiday cookie cravings are, McKayla Marie has you covered. Her holiday menu is full of all kinds of enticing bakes, including cookie platters and absolutely ADORABLE snowman macarons, perfect for putting on top of a gift or inside a stocking. If you want to enjoy some baked goods along with your cookies, we highly suggest the Tiramisu Trifle. It’s the perfect dessert for your holiday table… and no one has to know that you didn’t make it yourself (we won’t tell 😉).
Uncle Mike’s Bake Shoppe
Multiple Locations: Green Bay, De Pere, Suamico
Did you think we were going to write an article about baked goods and not include everyone’s favorite? Impossible. However, this time we’re not talking about their award-winning kringle. We’re talking about their incredible selection of holiday cookies. Their oversized frosted cutout cookies are a hit with the kiddos (or anyone who loves lots of frosting), but their Christmas Butter Cookies are what bring people back year after year. Purchase a pre-made assortment that includes a variety of options or make up a custom tin with your faves!
The Cupcake Couture
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310 Main Avenue, De Pere
Don’t let the name fool you. The Cupcake Couture in De Pere is so much more than just cupcakes. They are also a great place for Christmas cookies! Their Cookie Stacked Trees bring a whimsical touch to any table with layers of buttery sugar cookies and signature buttercream. Sugar Cookie Pumpkin Pies are not pies, but soft sugar cookies topped with rich, pie-inspired buttercream. And their Christmas-themed decorated sugar cookies are hand-piped with velvety frosting in shapes like stockings and snowflakes.
Olde World Pastries Plus
1770 E. Deerfield Avenue, Green Bay
What could be sweeter than a family-owned small business that specializes in traditional Danish, Czech, and German treats? Olde World Pastries Plus is THE place to go for holiday cookies like the ones your grandma used to make. You can stop in and browse their cookie selection, or you can call ahead and order a custom cookie tray. You can choose whether you want to buy the cookie dough in bulk, already cut out, baked but unfrosted, or completely finished for you. Whatever your cookie needs are, they’ve got you covered.
Voyageur’s Bakehouse
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340 N. Broadway, Green Bay
Good news… the holiday cookie box from Voyageur’s Bakehouse is back and available for pre-order! This box includes four different types of cookies: Iced Gingersnaps (baked with orange juice and spiced syrup), Cranberry Raspberry Shortbread, Sourdough Snickerdoodles, and Zimtsterne, a traditional German cinnamon star cookie. You get four of each type of cookies in the holiday cookie box, which is beautifully packaged and ready for gifting!
U Bake
1214 Military Avenue, Green Bay
Don’t have time to make cookies from scratch, but still want to decorate? U Bake is going to be your holiday lifesaver. They have all kinds of Christmassy cutout cookies, along with everything you need to decorate them. They have snowmen, bells, stars, trees, gingerbread men, gingerbread kids, and so many more. You’ll love popping them in the oven without having to pull out your KitchenAid (because we all know how much of a pain it is to wash that thing).
Naturally Delightful
2331 Velp Ave Ste A, Green Bay
If you’re gluten-free or vegan, cookie season is still very much for you. Naturally Delightful in Howard is a must-stop bakery specializing in gluten-free, vegan, and organic treats that actually taste as good as they look. From cookies and cupcakes to donuts and other sweet goodies, there’s no shortage of options. They also offer custom orders for special occasions, which makes them perfect for holidays, parties, or anytime you need a dessert moment without the stress.
Cookies have a way of bringing people together, especially during the holidays. Where are you going to grab your favorite sweet treats from? 🎅🎄
