About – Carlsbad Cookie Company

The perfect combination of my passions, lifetime dreams, and family traditions.

Passion for Baking

I love to bake and have been working on my techniques since I was a youngster with my Easy-Bake Oven. It may not have been a real oven but I sure came up with some clever creations. As I got older, edible gift giving to family, friends and neighbors became a cherished family tradition. And our Shortbread cookies were always the most highly requested treat.

Family Traditions

Family and traditions are important to me. Some of my earliest and fondest family memories are enjoying the The Flower Fields® every spring with my parents. It was always followed by a stroll in the Village and lunch by the sea at the Harbor Fish House — it just didn’t get any better than that!

Lifetime Dreams

More recently I enjoyed an 18-year career within the Wine & Spirits industry. I had a lot of opportunities along the way, but I found my passion for creative expression through pairing wine with food. Working alongside some of our most notable chefs I was captured by their talents and commitment to their craft. Being a true pastry chef at heart, I came to the realization that devoting myself full-time to my passion of baking would take me on my most rewarding journey of all.

This fusion of my interests led to the development of our savory shortbread cookie collections that pair beautifully with still wine, sparkling wines and even whiskey! Pairing wine & spirits with food, is more of an art than a science and one I thoroughly enjoy.

Meet Heath, Hollie’s cookie loving BFF and Carlsbad Cookie Company’s mascot.

A Perfect Mix of Ingredients

I live in beautiful Carlsbad, CA where our climate provides an unparalleled agricultural landscape for producing locally grown harvests. I’m proud to support our local farmers and committed to utilizing only the finest local, sustainable and organic ingredients.

Combining my love of baking with my love of Carlsbad and my most cherished memories led me to create Carlsbad’s very own farm-to-bakery® cookie company. I hope you find Carlsbad Cookie Company as sweet as I do!

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Carlsbad’s Rich History: Flower Fields – Ranunculus – Strawberry Fields

Since early in the 20th century when a pipeline was built to deliver water to our fertile soil, Carlsbad has been a haven for agriculture. Due to our nearly year-round perfect growing conditions, access to water and accessible transportation the industry flourished. Carlsbad was once even known as the “home of the avocado”.

Spring storm over a field with buttercups. Flowers grow bright multi-colored strips and are ready to harvesting.

The early 1920’s saw the beginning of flower growing in Carlsbad. Frank Frazee, considered the father of the flower fields, and the foremost commercial Ranunculus grower in his day, started growing a new strand of Ranunculus – Giant Tecolote Ranunculus. These are the colorful flowers we see in Carlsbad each Spring. In 1975 his sons moved the fields to the current location. To allow tourists to continue enjoying the 54 acres of delightful Ranunculus each Spring, Frank Frazee’s sons sold the fields to the city of Carlsbad in 1993 on condition they be held in perpetuity.

Today tourists come from around the world to visit Carlsbad and the flower fields. Between March 1 and May 10 as many as 200,000 visitors roam the flower fields. As one of the few working farms where people are still allowed to stroll through the beds make our fields especially unique.

Our strawberry fields have an equally rich history. The San Diego Strawberry Company has been farming the same ground for over 40 years. Our gentle weather climate allows for strawberries to grow almost year round. And many families make strawberry picking each Spring a family tradition.

Carlsbad flower and strawberry fields are historical and cultural landmarks that have been enjoyed by generations. Carlsbad Cookie Company honors our history by molding each cookie into the shape of a Ranunculus flower — making each cookie a natural and tasty reminder of Carlsbad.

For more information on Carlsbad’s colorful history click here

What Our Customers Are Saying

Kristin S.

September 3, 2022.

Delicious cookies that left my attendees happy! I called short notice for 2 dozen cookies and even though they were super backed up due to a food festival, they agreed to my order. SO kind and accommodating. Hollie was amazing and have everything packaged beautifully and made it a very good experience. I will be a return customer!! They individually wrap the cookies for freshness and safety as well. Enjoy!

Luke W.

March 19, 2022.

I ordered a cookie gift box for a friend going through a hard time and Holly was unbelievably helpful and greatly exceeded my expectations.

Susan Y.

December 3, 2021.

As already mentioned by others, I had amazing service that went above and beyond! Holly is wonderful and goes out of her way to be helpful! Definitely will order from here in the future!!!

darlene m.

November 13, 2021.

Amazing lemon shortbread cookie! Simply the best lemon cookie I've ever had. I was at the Carlsbad Village Fair and I purchased two of the variety boxes of 8 for gifts. I love how the cookies are in the shape of Ranauculus Flowers and individually wrapped! I gave them as gifts to my mom and mother in law. I've never been a huge cookie lover, but I do like lemon and brown butter cookies. I had a few individual cookies in a bag for myself. One of them was the lemon. Honestly, it's delicious! A burst of lemon flavor. I really think the variety box makes a beautiful gift for family or friends, coworkers, teachers, and neighbors. I plan to send several boxes over the holidays as gifts. Every time I'm at the street fair, I plan to stop and get some lemon cookies from them! Quite possibly the best lemon cookie I've ever had! Wow!

Annette W.

July 26, 2021.

DELICIOUSNESS is an understatement. I picked up a little treat from CARLSBAD Cookie while at the Carlsbad street fair yesterday and I can't stop thinking about it. I immediately went home and found out how I could get more. These cookies melt in your mouth and the flavor is just so comforting and fresh. They are farm to bakery and the cookies are in the shape of a ranunculus ( yes the flowers that make up Carlsbad flower field ) how Carlsbad is that. They have sweet and savory cookies and are packaged beautifully. I know they are at the Carlsbad farmers market on Wednesday or you can order online. But either way you must indulge in these cookies.

J. R.

April 24, 2021.

Truly delicious cookies and such amazing customer service. I am not one who can eat peanut butter and picked one up by mistake. I couldn't help myself. The cookie was moist and buttery and filling. Generous portion of Peanut Butter. I can't wait to try the rest. Holly is kind and knowledgeable. First time ordering while in Carlsbad and decided, these are the gifts we are giving our friends and family upon return. A true "taste of Carlsbad. Thank you for your extremely delicious cookies and your true professionalism and kindness. We will be back...and back....

Laura H.

March 4, 2021.

Top Flight selection of the Highest Quality Cookies. Love love love!! Great Service too!! My go to for any business or family gifts

Beth C.

November 8, 2020.

I called on my Dads 81st birthday and asked for same day delivery to San Marcos, CA. They sent a delivery person out at 6pm to deliver cookies to my dad and personally wish him a happy birthday. They even refunded part of my delivery fee. I can't say enough positive things about how pleasant everyone was. AND the cookies are delicious!

Janet S.

August 6, 2020.

The best cookies ever!! This company is so very kind. The give each order special attention. The flavor and the gift wrapping is beautiful.

Nadia C.

June 5, 2020.

Hollie went above and beyond! I cannot express how amazing she was in helping us build custom gift boxes for our clients, on somewhat of a short notice. Each box was individually labeled, she matched the color scheme and hang tags to our branding, etc. Not to mention the amazing tasting cookies! We received nothing but positive feedback, all thanks to Hollie. Could not be more impressed by Carlsbad Cookie Company! North Compass Realty would recommend them to anyone.

- Taylor, Nadia & Anne

Carol Rippy

April 5, 2022.

These cookies are so delicious! Wow, the best variety too. I’ve always enjoyed shortbread cookies, but Carlsbad Cookies take it too a whole new level. I will be ordering more!

Steven Stern

October 22, 2021.

Best shortbread cookies I have ever had and I love shortbread cookies! Great service as well.

Cheryl Swanson

October 13, 2021.

Love this company! The owners are as sweet as their cookies!

Ashley Grigsby

July 7, 2021.

Tried some from my friend Lacie's fancy variety box. SO GOOD. I had the lemon one and the raspberry filled one. Highly recommend!

Lacie Linek

July 2, 2021.

If your looking for a gift to give your clients that screams North County San Diego these cookies are the best idea. They are all beautifully individually packaged and taste amazing. They are made fresh daily. They even treats for dogs. Best Cookies Ever.

Sue Otto

February 20, 2021.

The most delicious cookies on the face of the earth. Make locally with lots of love❤️