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Molasses spice, s’mores, death by chocolate, white chocolate cranberry, classic chocolate chip... The options are endless! Guests can dine in at the Clayton café on December 16 for a special Cookies with Santa event from 3–5 p.m. Cookies and macarons are $2. Seasonal macarons and other pastries available. Closed December 24–26. 7337 Forsyth, 314-727-8427.
The family-owned bakery in Afton offers traditional Christmas cookie assortments. The holiday-party favorites range from 1–5 pounds to fit any size of gathering. Packages include 16 types of cookies, such as coconut macaroons, amaretto balls, whiskey balls, anise drops, chocolate chip meringue kisses, springerle cookies, and more. Prices range from $14.49–$72.49. Gingerbread men and other cookies can be sold separately. Pre-orders are recommended, but assortments will also be offered in store while supplies last. Open Christmas Eve from 6 a.m.–3 p.m. 9005 Gravois, 314-832-5116.
The boutique bakery known for its decadent Harry Potter–themed treats doesn't disappoint when it comes to the holidays. The Tower Grove shop is offering an International Holiday Cookie Collection for $50 with Linzer cookies, decorated Santas, dipped sandwich cookies, and more. Customers can also order chocolate chip cookies or macarons. Customers can also sign up for a three-or six-month subscription and skip the line. Access the full menu here. 1626 Tower Grove, 314-932-7935.
Starting December 14, the Florissant bakery will offer holiday cookie boxes filled with brown butter snickerdoodles, Grandma's press cookies, red velvet crinkles, gooey butter squares, French macarons, and more. Cake bombs, butterscotch oatmeal cookies, and a newly developed biscotti recipe are additional sweet treats that visitors can look forward to. The small assortment boxes will contain 12 cookies and the large boxes will contain 24. 610 Rue St. Francois, 314-551-2383.
The Mehlville Bakery partnered with Lafayette Industries' STEPUP program to distribute Smiley Face Cookies - fun and vibrant cookies decorated by employees with special needs - to 74 Schnucks grocery stores across the metro area. Learn more about these fun cookies here. The cookies are also available at McArthur's sister store in Kirkwood, Pioneer Bakery & Cafe. 3055 Lemay, 314-894-0900.
The family-owned Italian bakery known for its irresistible chocolate drops is whipping together 30 kinds of assorted cookies and treats. Boxes range from 1–5 pounds and trays range from 2–7 pounds. Visitors can choose from a pre-assortment or create their own with wreath, chocolate crocanti, fig, anise, and several other cookies combined with biscottis and more. 2027 Edwards, 314-773-6566.
Indulge in delicious classics at the popular Kirkwood bakery, including chocolate chip pecan, oatmeal raisin, and seasonal crunchy on the outside/chewy on the inside gingerbread snap cookies. Assorted macarons and other pastries are also available.11243 Manchester, 314-858-1019.
The new plant-based delivery service has become a booming success since its introduction to St. Louis earlier this year. Looking for vegan options? Try the chocolate chip cookies. Packaged with six cookies for $8. Order online.
The chocolate chip cookies at both the Macklind and Fention locations are a hit. Russell's also offers Christmas tree sugar cookies this month: $21 for six or $42 for 12. Macklind location at 5400 Murdoch, 314-553-9994; Fenton location at 952 Brookwood Center, 636-343-8900.
The family-owned bakeshop near Tower Grove Park is a staple for vegan dishes and adored sweet treats. Guests will be mesmerized by a display case filled with delicious cupcakes, cookies, and more. Open 9 a.m.–3 p.m. every Thursday–Saturday. 2203 S. 39th, 314-771-4278.
The Soulard bake shop serves decadent treat boxes filled with cakesicles, doughnuts, cupcakes, sugar cookies, and more. The holiday-themed box is perfect for Instagram, as each of the treats are nestled between miniature marshmallows, crushed candy canes, and meringue kisses. Treat boxes are $45. Pick up pre-orders on Christmas Eve from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. 1801 S. 9th, 314-669-9339.
Whisk: A Sustainable Bake Shop
This eco-friendly bakery is an excellent choice for those who like to try something new. Each of the cookies include a salty or savory snack, such as bacon chocolate chip, peanut butter pretzel chocolate chip, marshmallow coffee, popcorn, and more. 2201 Cherokee, 314-932-5166.