About us

A Brief History

The Origins

Cookies by Design, a woman-owned business, was founded in 1983 by Gwen Willhite. Gwen had the idea of making a gift suitable not only for women but also for men, a gift that he would be excited to receive at his workplace. So she combined two traditional gifts of flowers and sweets and created a deliciously clever concept: the cookie bouquet. Her edible bouquets of custom-shaped and hand-decorated sugar and cinnamon brown sugar cookies on sticks were cleverly arranged in baskets as tasteful gifts for any holiday or occasion. These impressive gifts were instant hits among men and women alike, especially because the product tasted as good as it looked, and Gwen's budding enterprise soon outgrew her own home kitchen.

Over 30 Years of Cookie Gift Giving

The newly successful entrepreneur moved to a location in nearby Tulsa, Oklahoma. Then, in 1986, when things really picked up, Gwen moved her business to Dallas, Texas.

After the Dallas business was established, Gwen turned her attention to the numerous requests from others wishing to start their own Cookie Bouquet franchise. The first franchised Cookie Bouquet location opened in 1987, and the momentum has grown ever since. To better reflect all of the creative, unique and customized products sold, Cookie Bouquet locations changed their names to "Cookies by Design" and launched the cookiesbydesign.com website to capitalize on the growing e-commerce market.

Our Cookies

The Story Continues

The Original Cookie Bouquet Company

As the original cookie bouquet company we pride ourselves in preparing arrangements of fresh baked, hand decorated sugar cookies that are suitable for any holiday or occasion. With over 30 years of experience baking the perfect cookie and creating our unique velvet smooth icing using our special recipes and quality ingredients, we have a gift that tastes as good as it looks! Our cookie arrangements can be customized for any occasion and can always be personalized with a name or special message.

Gourmet Gifts

While cookie bouquets are our specialty, we also offer a range of other gourmet gifts. From cookie gift basket to cookie cakes, gourmet brownies or chocolate brownie truffles all of our delicious treats are made by hand to create a delectable gourmet gift that satisfies any sweet tooth. To make the gift extra special, we have the ability to create photo cookies with pictures of your loved ones or add a Build-A-Bear keepsake teddy bear to a bouquet. Create the perfect party gift with our custom cookie favors that are the same cookies as in our bouquets, only smaller.

Cookie Delivery

Browse our wide selection of gourmet gifts and you will see we have cookies for any occasion. In most areas we provide hand delivery of your gift to enhance the WOW factor! Need a last minute gift? We also offer same day gift delivery on many of our hand decorated cookie arrangements. Send a personal and creative gift today with a cookie delivery of delicious treats they will love!

Cookie Gifts For All Occasions & Holidays

Whether you call it a cookie bouquet, a cookie gift or a cookie gram, we have arrangements that will brighten someone’s day no matter what the occasion! From wedding gift baskets and cookie favors to birthday gifts and thank you gift baskets to get well cookie gifts, we have the perfect gift ideas all in one place. Our baskets, bouquets and trays are great for anyone, whether you are looking for a gift for her, a gift for him or for a very special child in your life. Cookies by Design makes it easy for you to send a truly special and memorable gift.

Besides special occasions, we offer creative holiday cookie arrangements for those special days throughout the year. We have dozens of cookie designs to satisfy your Christmas, Mother's Day, Father’s Day, and Valentine's Day gift basket needs, just to name a few!

Corporate Gifts

Need a gift for your client or someone in the office? Cookies by Design has a variety of delicious corporate gifts to help you market your company in a truly unique and memorable way. Our delectable gourmet cookies or Logo cookies enable you to delight or thank prospects and customers as well as help you celebrate your employees. Our Gifting Specialist will help you choose corporate gifts that are sure to impress! We have a range of options to handle all your business gifting needs!

our working process

Our Process

America’s favorite baked

Our Products

We make amazing Cakes, Cupcakes, Brownies and Cookies. You can find us in the heart of Soho at our shop in Kingly Court every day of the week.

If you live or work in New York & would like to order online, we got you! We hand deliver our exceptional bakes all over the City, or you can collect from one of our locations.

If you're elsewhere in the USA you can order our incredible Cookies and Brownies for next-day delivery nationwide, as well as Baking Kits and our Recipe Book.

Experience Recipes Perfected of Chicago Bakers

Our bakers

For over eight decades, Bakévo has been delivering fresh bread and European-style pastries, cookies, and custom cakes to Evanston, on Chicagoland’s North Shore. We’re here for your holidays, celebrations or just an everyday treat.

Stop in to choose something special or order online now and pick up in-store!