Sometimes creating a positive, gratitude-filled workplace goes beyond a quick thank you. When your employees feel good about their contributions — and truly recognized for their efforts — they’re more motivated to succeed. If you’re looking for a sweeter, more meaningful way to say thanks for a job well done, consider serving up a delicious cookie platter (or more than one!) to celebrate your staff for going above and beyond.
Cookie catering is a great way to say thank you while providing a sweet treat that’s wide in variety and can accommodate a number of dietary needs. Perfect for an afternoon pick-me-up or a mid-morning treat, cookies hold a special place in everyone’s heart.
Below we’ve rounded up some of our top cookie caterers from across the country to help you find the perfect one to match your needs.
Great American Cookies
It’s right there in the name. With 70 locations across 20 states, Great American Cookies has been making great cookies from a generations-old family recipe since 1977. Using the finest premium ingredients from its batter facility in Atlanta, Great American Cookies takes the time to do baking right, from sinfully rich brownies to signature cookie cakes.
With such a wide variety of cookies to choose from, you can build a cookie tray with something for everyone. Sugar cookies, double fudge cookies, snickerdoodles, and strawberry crinkles — the list is endless. And who could forget the Double Doozy, its famous cookie sandwich filled with buttercream frosting?
“I wish I had ordered from this company years ago,” said a happy customer from the Atlanta Area Hospital. “These are the best cookies EVER! We ordered the variety box–it is now my go-to favorite. I am now a repeat customer!”
Sweet Dreams Bakery (Colma, CA)
Sweet Dreams Bakery in Colma, California works with local suppliers to source the freshest and most authentic ingredients. Using old-fashioned techniques to ensure their cookies are of the highest quality, its bakers are up before the sun rises to make sure that each of their customers gets the freshest batch possible.
Its famous Cookie Platter, which includes an assortment of cookies from chocolate chip to oatmeal raisin pecan, has something for all your employees. Or, consider a dozen of their mouthwatering French macarons for your next office cookie tray.
Edible Arrangements
Although Edible Arrangements made its name by creating whimsical fresh fruit arrangements, it’s also an expert when it comes to cookies and other sweet treats.
Consider the Fresh Baked Cookies Platter, where each assorted cookie strikes the perfect balance of taste and texture. Or wow your employees with the Cookies & Swizzle Berries Platter, overflowing with indulgent cookies and Edible Arrangements’ famous chocolate dipped fruit. Of course, you also can’t go wrong with their Cupcakes & Cookies Platter or the Time for Dessert Platter, which has delicious slices of cheesecake and, you guessed it, fresh baked cookies.
The good news is, there is no wrong choice. No matter what you choose, an order from Edible Arrangement “puts a smile on anyone and everyone’s face,” said a customer from Naples, Florida.
The Cookie Bar (Las Vegas, NV)
Not everything that happens in Vegas should stay in Vegas. Take The Cookie Bar, for example. This family-owned bakery has everyone talking about its made-from scratch gourmet cookies and treats. “I cannot say enough wonderful things about this caterer…Always on time, always AMAZING. My team loves it when we order here,” said a satisfied ezCater customer.
With a wide variety of catering packages and an even wider selection of cookies, the only hard part is narrowing it down. Consider the Chocolate Mojito Cookie, which is made with three types of decadent chocolate. Or the the Turnt Up Banana Cookies, topped with whipped buttercream and Nilla Wafers.
Cookie Chicks (Comstock Park, MI)
The award-winning team behind Cookie Chicks said it best in their slogan: Cookies that are truly worth the calories. And who doesn’t love a classic cookie? Especially when they’re baked to order. Chocolate chip cookies, sugar cookies, and soft and chewy lemon cookies are all represented on the menu.
“Awesome cookies! People went crazy over them! Perfect snack,” said a satisfied customer in Grand Rapids.
Smallcakes
Featured on both “Cupcake Wars” and “The View,” Smallcakes has climbed the ranks to become one of the top ten bakeries in the country according to USA Today.
In addition to its famous cupcakes, Smallcakes is also known for its chocolate chip cookies, brownies and assorted bonbons (including gluten-free options). A customer from the Atlanta Area Hospital said, “We LOVE everything about Smallcakes!! The food, the service, the packaging and the delivery. Everything is done with top-tier class and style. No one can top their cakes…no one!”
Cold Stone Creamery
With 66 locations across 25 states, Cold Stone Creamery is known for its delicious, handcrafted ice cream. Fresh, smooth ice cream like this can’t possibly be improved upon, unless you sandwich it between two fresh-baked cookies. Its Signature Ice Cream Sandwich Pack features an assortment of ice cream sandwiches.
With over 30 years of experience Cold Stone Creamery is in the business of making people happy. And if you ask us, it has wildly succeeded.
Celebrate with cookies all year long
When it comes to cookies, there are plenty of excuses to celebrate all year long. Here are just a few:
- December 4: National Cookie Day
- March 6: National Oreo Cookie Day
- March 31: National Macaron Day
- May 31: National Macaroon Day
- July 9: National Sugar Cookie Day
- August 4: National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day
Visit ezCater to find the perfect cookie caterer near you.