Austin’s Sweetest Stops: The Holiday Cookie Guide

There’s something undeniably charming about a perfectly baked cookie, especially as the holidays roll in and Austin’s favorite bakeries start leaning into nostalgic flavors and festive warmth. From classic chocolate chip to inventive seasonal specials, these local cookie shops are elevating the simple treat. Here are the spots worth visiting when you want a little sweetness woven into your season.

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Tiny Milk + Cookies

Tiny’s Milk & Cookies is a walk-up bakery and cookie counter serving fresh-baked breads and pastries, homemade ice cream, and handcrafted coffee for friends and neighbors.

Tiff’s Treats

Tiff’s Treats is an Austin-based bakery and delivery company known for its warm, baked-to-order cookies. What started in 1999, when co-founder Tiffany delivered fresh cookies as an apology, has grown into a national brand that delivers cookies straight from the oven to your door, often within an hour. They offer a variety of classic cookie flavors, and customers can order online or the app for same-day delivery, making them a go-to for thoughtful gifts or just treating yourself.

Susie Cakes

SusieCakes is a beloved Austin bakery known for its classic, scratch-made American desserts, think rich layer cakes, buttercream-frosted cupcakes, and nostalgic cookies and pies. With a warm, inviting feel and fresh-baked treats made daily, it’s a go-to spot for celebrations or a sweet pick-me-up.

Hayley Cakes

Hayley Cakes & Cookies is an Austin favorite known for its playful, custom-designed cakes and hand-decorated cookies. Bright, creative, and full of personality, it’s the go-to spot for standout sweets that double as edible art.

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Have a go-to cookie shop we didn’t include? Drop it in the comments so others can discover it too. There’s always room for one more treat on the list.