FAQ
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What are your cookie flavours?
You have three delicious flavour choices: sugar and spice cookies (recommended), sugar cookies, and gingerbread cookies. All cookies are small-batch baked in my home kitchen. (The “spice” is cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice.)
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What's in your cookies?
All cookies contain wheat flour (gluten), eggs, and butter. And, while the cookies do not contain any type of nuts, the cookies are prepared in a home-based bakery, not a nut-free facility, and may have come into contact with nuts. A gluten-free recipe is in the works!
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What designs can you make?
The design options are endless! Check out the gallery for just a few samples. The fun in decorating cookies is working with you to design a cookie -- or a cookie collection -- for your special event or special person. To start the design process, submit the order form.
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How much do your custom cookies cost?
A dozen large custom cookies (3-4 inches) range from $40 to $80 depending on the level of detail and number of designs. A dozen mini custom cookies (under 3 inches) range from $30 to $40 depending on the level of detail and number of designs. A quote is provided once the details are confirmed.
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How are your cookies packaged?
Cookies are individually wrapped and boxed to protect the design and keep the cookies fresh. If you plan to serve the cookies on a platter immediately after pick up, individual wrapping may not be necessary.
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How do I order cookies?
To start the order process, submit the order form at least two weeks in advance of your delivery date. You will receive a confirmation email. I’ll be in touch within 24 hours to discuss your order, decide on a design, and provide a quote. If you’d like to contact me before submitting the order form, email cottagecookiejar@gmail.com.
What’s your process for custom-decorated cookies?
Custom cookie orders take time — several days in fact! — which is why two weeks’ lead time is requested.
Mix cookie dough.
Chill dough.
Roll and cut dough into requested cookie shapes.
Chill cut cookies.
Bake cookies.
Cool and store baked cookies.
Mix royal icing.
Portion and tint icing, making required consistencies for decorating.
Flood cookies with base icing layer and dry overnight.
Add icing detail and dry overnight. Total icing time per cookie is 5-10 minutes, depending on cookie size and detail.
Individually package and heat seal cookies.
Place packaged cookies in boxes.