Small-Town Sweetness, Big-Time Holiday Joy: The Story of Cheryl’s Cookies

At Small Town Wow, we love spotlighting businesses that blend heart, heritage, and hustle—and Cheryl’s Cookies is a delicious example. What started as a small storefront in Westerville, Ohio has become a household name in cookie gifting, all while staying true to its roots: handcrafted treats, made with love, and shared with joy.

From Local Bakery to National Favorite

Founded in 1981 by Cheryl Krueger, Cheryl’s Cookies began with a simple mission: bake cookies that taste like home. Cheryl’s buttery, soft-baked creations quickly won over the community, and her signature buttercream frosting became the stuff of legend. What started as a small-town bakery soon expanded into a thriving mail-order business, delivering smiles across the country.

Today, Cheryl’s is part of the 1-800-Flowers family, but the heart of the brand remains the same: celebrating life’s sweet moments with cookies that feel personal, nostalgic, and joyfully indulgent.

Why Cheryl’s Cookies Make the Perfect Christmas Gift

Whether you’re shopping for family, coworkers, or that neighbor who always shovels your sidewalk, Cheryl’s has a cookie gift for everyone. Their Christmas collection is packed with festive tins, towers, and decorating kits that make holiday gifting easy—and delicious.

Fan-Favorite Holiday Picks:

• Buttercream-Frosted Sugar Cookies – Soft, sweet, and iconic.

• Christmas Cookie Decorating Kits – Perfect for family fun or classroom parties.

• Collector’s Edition Santa’s List Cookie Jar – A keepsake packed with treats.

• Traditional Gift Towers & Tins – Elegant, sharable, and ready to ship.

They even offer monthly cookie clubs for year-round sweetness, plus gluten-free options for loved ones with dietary needs.

Small-Town Values, Nationwide Smiles

What makes Cheryl’s special isn’t just the cookies—it’s the story. It’s the reminder that a small-town dream, baked with care and shared with community, can grow into something extraordinary. Cheryl’s Cookies is proof that when you lead with quality, generosity, and a little frosting, you can make the world a sweeter place.

So this Christmas, skip the generic gifts. Send a box of joy from a small-town bakery that’s been spreading cheer for over 40 years. Your taste buds—and your gift recipients—will thank you.

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