Hi! My name is Candace Briscoe, and as of January 2025, I have officially walked away from the corporate world of Project Management to pursue my passion. I am stepping out on faith to start my own small business selling cookie dough.

For years as a woman in project management I felt as though I had to be high performing at all times while doing a very important, but also thankless job. I've given many years of my life to big corporations only to be laid off and handed temporary bandages in the form of severance packages. My children have suffered because of my long hours and commitment to the job, but ultimately not to them. The mental, emotional and physical toll that took on me over time has left me burnt out when it comes to being someone else's employee. So I decided to do something about that by creating a product that makes me happy, and will allow me to spend time with my family. 

I have been baking since I was about 11 years old. My Dad and I would bake all types of homemade cakes and pies together throughout my childhood. My earliest memory of baking is learning to make a Louisiana Smash Cake (also known as a Gooey Butter Cake), which is a golden buttery vanilla blondie topped by a sticky, sweet, gooey cream cheese layer.

I didn't become passionate about baking homemade cookies until high school. I took a Home Economics class in the 10th grade and absolutely hated it! Fortunately the only highlight was the week we learned to bake chocolate chip cookies from scratch. I didn't mind the process and lecture leading up to being able to eat them because they were and still are my absolute favorite dessert. After that I made them at home for my family all the time. My sister still randomly requests them quite often.

Over the years I have perfected my recipe as well as my technique. I have also mastered different variations of the chocolate chip cookie, and continue to experiment with other flavors. I've sold my cookies as a vendor at local farmer's markets and street fairs. I've also provided cookie trays for events and private parties. 

My preference for a good cookie has always been one that is thick, soft and chewy...which is what you will enjoy when you bring home my amazing cookie dough. I promise you will not be disappointed!!

 

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