Metro Detroit’s Ultimate Holiday Cookie Guide

December 15, 2023
Christmas table scene of assorted sweets and cookies. Top view over a rustic wood background. Holiday baking concept.

Our cookie game is strong in Metro Detroit, and as the holiday season quickly approaches, the air fills with the sweet aroma of freshly baked cookies, making it the perfect time to explore some of the best local cookie shops. Whether you’re a fan of a traditional sugar or chocolate chip cookie, something decorated with frosting, or a festive flavor combination, there’s a shop out there baking delicious holiday cookies by the dozen. You won’t want to miss getting your hands on these delicious treats to indulge in this season. 

DOUGHBAR

39 Sylvan Avenue, Pleasant Ridge

If you want to bake some cookies for the holidays but recipes seem daunting, Doughbar has take ‘n bake dough available in addition to its doughbars and cookies. The take ‘n bake dough comes in a dozen, with flavor options of chocolate chip, root beer float, strawberry lemonade, or a mixed dozen with three of each flavor. If you want something ready to eat, the doughbars and cookies are great choices. If you are the type of person who loves to snack on cookie dough, the doughbars have a chocolate chip cookie dough base and are topped with salted pretzels, marshmallows, and chocolate drizzle.

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DETROIT COOKIE COMPANY

23421 Woodward Avenue, Ferndale 

609 East William Street, Ann Arbor 

25600 Harper Avenue, St. Clair Shores

Detroit Cookie Company, owned by Lauren Roumayah, has become a beloved name in the world of cookies. “My favorite part about baking has always been the love and happiness I see when people bite into one of my fresh baked cookies. It is without a doubt that my passion and love is baked inside of every Detroit Cookie Co. cookie and that is why they are so dang delicious!” shares Lauren. This holiday season, you can find an exciting range of flavors along with the classics. “We offer 25+ fun cookie flavors daily, with new flavors each month! Starting December 1st, try our holiday cookie flavors – Gingerbread Eggnog, Andes Mint Chip & Cranberry Orange Pound Cake! Visit us in Ferndale, St. Clair Shores & Ann Arbor,” Lauren adds.

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Photo courtesy of Detroit Cookie Company

TREAT YOU BATTER

6915 Greenfield Road, Detroit

1021 Mason Street, Dearborn

What started as an at-home operation in 2018, Treat You Batter was able to expand to a brick-and-mortar location to bake sweets every day. The cookie flavors are incredibly unique and will occasionally be offered limitedly, so following them on social media is a must. Current flavors include cheesecake stuffed, coconut caramel, double chocolate Oreo, Nutella stuffed, chocolate chip, s’mores, and white chocolate macadamia stuffed with cookie butter. If you can’t pick just one flavor, there are various packs available, like the chocolate lovers, stuffed, original, or a starter pack that includes all six flavors. 

SWEETALICIOUS SWEETS

28091 John R Road, Madison Heights

Sweetalicious Sweets has a great variety of treats and the cookie flavors do not disappoint. You can order options like red velvet cream cheese, confetti, oatmeal, salted caramel chocolate chip, iced sugar, and many more. Open daily from 9 a.m. until 1 a.m., you can count on Sweetalicous Sweets to satisfy your cookie cravings, even later at night. 

M STREET BAKING COMPANY

117 North Michigan Avenue, Howell

If there’s one thing M Street Baking Company does well, it’s treats that are over the top. As for cookies, you can order a decorated sugar cookie charcuterie tray, advent calendar, cookie cakes, and more. If you’re looking for the perfect activity for a party, grab one of their giant cookie decorating kits, complete with piping bags of frosting and sprinkles. Best of all, the legendary milkshakes can also include delectable cookie goodness along with pretzels, mini cupcakes, and other fun treats. 

GOOD COOKIES

19007 West McNichols, Detroit

Good Cookies, as described by owner Jeffrey Gisstennar, is more than just a cookie shop. “Good Cookies is a freshly baked cookie cafe that only uses the best ingredients. Our cafe has a warm and inviting atmosphere where our customers come to hang out and enjoy the vibe.” This holiday season, step into their cozy space for all of your favorite flavors like shortbread with pecans, sugar lemon zest, sweet potato, and more.

selection of cookies from good cookies - chocolate chip, double chocolate, shortbread, and more
Photo courtesy of Good Cookies

CHRISTINE’S CAKES & PASTRIES

45883 Hayes Road, Shelby Township

While Christine’s Cakes & Pastries is likely best known for its gorgeous cakes, its cookie selection is not to be missed. The butter cookies melt in your mouth and are adorably decorated to match the time of the year and available in small, medium, and large sizes. This spot also offers a variety of other cookies including chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin, apricot and raspberry bowties, macaroons, snickerdoodle, and more. 

This article has been updated to include new information. The original article was published on December 5, 2022, and was authored by Katie Goncalves.

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