In today’s growing choices of specialty bakeries and desserts, we like to keep it local and choose Sweet Sugar Cookies for our sugar cookie needs. Owned and operated by Jennifer Carrillo in Alhambra, CA, this small company considers every detail when preparing your specialty cookie order. We had a chance to catch up with Jennifer and ask her a few questions about her cookie company. Check out her interview and the special Fullybaked x Sweet Sugar Cookies giveaway after the jump.
FB: Tell us about yourself and your company
J: I’m a sugar loving, cookie baking, crafty kind of gal. I often donate cookies and my time to the local Elementary School, P.T.A., and Girl Scout Troop. I’m always up to teaching people how to bake and decorate. My company Sweet Sugar Cookies makes hand decorated sugar cookies for all occasions. The cookies and icing are made from scratch and every order is freshly baked. A dozen cookies will cost you $24. I recently added a line of aprons to my company. The aprons are priced from $20-$35.
FB: How long have you been baking?
J:As a young girl I would bake with my Abuelita. As I got older I would bake for my family and friends. In 2005 I went to school for baking and I have been baking professionally ever since.
FB: What inspired you to start your company?
J:In 2006 I made a 100 cookies for my friends wedding and with all the positive feed back I received it made me realize I may have found my calling.
FB: Outside of sugar cookies, what is your favorite baked good?
J: Brownies…There’s just something SPECIAL about a classic chocolate brownie. I also love the different variations of brownies like rocky road, a la mode, gooey, cakey, and fudgey. I prefer cakey brownies.
FB: Your favorite L.A bakery?
J: Porto’s!!! All of their baked goods are so delicious. Cakes Sensations in South Pasadena is also one of my faves. Their lemon cake with raspberry chiffon filling is the best.
FB: Outside of sweets, what is your favorite food?
J:I’m such a foodie this question is hard to answer. I’m always down for some sushi, tacos, or a spam musubi. OH! and cereal. I can eat cereal anytime of the day.
FB: What is your favorite baking tool, you can not live without?
J: My Kitchenaid mixer. I don’t know what I’d do without it.
FB: What is your one favorite ingredient?
J: Sugar of course. I’m a sugar pusher!
FB:What is the weirdest compliment you’ve received?
J:Someone once said,” I thought these cookies were not going to taste good because they look so pretty, but they are really, really good.” So I guess that’s a weird compliment?
FB:What is the most unique custom cookie order you’ve received?
J: A Penis…hahaha. I made a few dozen for a bachelorette party. That was a fun order to make. 
J: It depends on my mood. I usually just hit shuffle on my IPOD but it can range from The Pharcyde, Biggie Smalls, Freestyle Fellowship, NAS and Bob
FB: What made you start making aprons?
J: I’ve always loved aprons and my Mom is one of the best seamstress around. So, when she retired in May we joined forces and decided this was the perfect opportunity to create fashionable and affordable aprons.
J: The seasons, my travels, latest fashion trends, culture, music, colors, patterns, textures and comfort.
FB: Where is your product available?
J: http://www.myspace.com/sweetsugarcookies
J:Learn more, teach more, create more, expand and innovate my company, and to make the world sweeter one cookie at a time.
FB: If you could fight any food, what would it be?
J: I’m a lover not a fighter <3
Sweet Sugar Cookies signature product : Cookie/Cupcake Decorating Kit, includes 2 sugar cookies, 1 cupcake, 2 frostings, 2 sprinkles and 2 sticks.
Photos by: Ducky Modeled by: Marilyn
For your chance to win this adorable hand made apron from Sweet Sugar Cookies, leave a comment describing what your ideal custom cookie order would be. We will select a winner at random on Wednesday, January 6, at 8PM PST. Good luck!
Congratulations to LoLo for winning the apron!
I have tasted and seen many of the cookies and cupcakes they are the best!
by Barbara – January 4, 2010 at 10:48 am
I love Sweet Sugar Cookies. I’ve made many purchases from Jennifer. My duaghter’s just love her cookies. They love the fact that they can ask for any design and Jennifer can make it. My co-workers are always impressed with all the designs that she has to offer. I’ve ordered cookies for birthdays, baby showers, for our cheerleaders. Jennifer is a very talented young lady and I see her moving up in the world. Good luck Jennifer!
by Yvonne Palarea – January 4, 2010 at 11:15 am
It’s hard to to pick my ideal custom cookie, since Jennifer’s cookies are GREAT!!!! I’ve order from her many custom cookies (birthdays, valentine’s, baby showers, baptizmals, my daughter’s 8th grade promotion, and also a Girl Scout Try-it badge). She is AWESOME : )
by Bea – January 4, 2010 at 11:19 am
OMG. Literally every time I eat a Sweet Sugar Cookie my mouth reaches a state of nirvana. The cookies are to die for and are highly recommended by someone who has made many orders with the company. Each cookie is handcrafted and no cookie is alike. JC is definitely an amazing baker as well an a aspiring artist. All this world needs is love, art and cookies.
by GaGa – January 4, 2010 at 11:36 am
I’d want an order of little lizard cookies AND the theatrical masks! Sweet Sugar Cookies are so delicious, you literally dream about them once you’ve had them. They are soooo good, they just melt in your mouth!
by Bryana – January 4, 2010 at 11:39 am
Mmmm… I don’t know why but it’s been a while since I’ve had Jennifer’s cookie’s but I agree with everone here, Yummo! She made some Dodger baseballs for us they were so pretty we didn’t want to eat them, but we did and we were glad we did…WOW!… hmmm I think I need to place a V-Day order… who needs chocolate? we got cookies!
by Lolo – January 4, 2010 at 1:36 pm
super cute!!
by Stephanie Tagudar – January 4, 2010 at 2:11 pm
Those who know me know that I’m the cookie monster…and I’ve had all cookie’s but there’s nothing like Jens cookie’s. Way to go sis!.
by Jose – January 4, 2010 at 2:57 pm
Hello! cookie’s are my thing! but when Jennifer made are LA Dodger cookie’s……Wow! they were GREAT!!!Keep doing your thing!
by Robert Romero – January 4, 2010 at 3:29 pm
Jen’s cookies are spectacular, a feast for both the eyes and mouth. Delicious and beautiful! She made a set of special cookies for my cousins’ quincenera and they were a hit with the entire family (and that’s A LOT of people).
Jen, you have an amazing gift. We should all support that gift by continuing to purchase your cookies =)
by Denise – January 4, 2010 at 4:01 pm
Your cookies are like the perfect verse over a tight beat. Proud of you lil ma!
by Sam – January 4, 2010 at 6:49 pm
I love Jennifer’s cookies! She is so creative and really puts her heart into everything she makes. I ordered cookies from Jennifer for my bridal shower and they were perfect–beautiful and delicious. They were a BIG hit. People loved them so much that I didn’t even get to save one!
by Sandra – January 4, 2010 at 7:04 pm
Delicious and nutritious! I don’t know about nutritious, but they are delicious.
Your cookies are like the perfect verse over a tight beat. Proud of you lil ma.
by Sam – January 4, 2010 at 7:39 pm
These cookies taste wonderful and look great! Who else could pull through at the last minute with dozens of Purple Soccer Ball cookies!! We’ve had them for several occasions and have had many people ask where they could get them….so we are helping to spread the word…Sweet Sugar Cookies are excellent! Thanks Jennifer!
by Rita&Fausto&Sara – January 4, 2010 at 11:18 pm
These cookies are delicious AND adorable – I have bought them for different occasions and the recipients are always pleased
Jennifer’s creations are top-notch!
by Carol – January 5, 2010 at 2:41 pm
JENNIFER, YOU SHOULD KNOW THAT BY NOW.. YOUR SUGAR COOKIES ARE THE BOMB!!!! DELICIOUS & VERY CREATIVE DESIGNS YOU COME UP WITH..LIKE THE (pinis) ONE.HA.HA.HA MUCHAS GRACIAS:)
by Mina – January 5, 2010 at 3:26 pm
Jennifer’s cookies are a wonderful hostess gift, a delicious addition to any party, and best of all, Jennifer will personalize your order! Each cookie is wrapped and ready to present to friends, family and co-workers. She will even handcraft a cookie cutter if needed. Her cookies are works of art that are scrumptious!
by Jeanne – January 5, 2010 at 6:23 pm
I’ve got to agree…Jennifer’s sugar cookies are delicious and oh so cute! I bought some cookies for my niece’s baptism and they were a hit! I was tempted not to hand them out and keep them all for myself. You Rock Jennifer!!
by Patty – January 6, 2010 at 11:17 am
peanut butter cookies, sugar cookies, chocolate chip cookies, and …… i cant remember
by djjwon – January 6, 2010 at 2:02 pm
Oh man, awesome interview. And all the comments about how the cookies melt in your mouth make me want to hop to LA and to this bakery even more. And the sugar cookie decorating kit is a genius idea.
Okay, ideal custom cookie… Doomtree WINGS AND TEETH
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by samiha – January 6, 2010 at 3:24 pm
WOW…we proud of you..great interview and super yummy cookies..We are big fans of your creative work..keep doing your thing..love u
by Susie – January 6, 2010 at 9:57 pm
The most beautiful looking and better yet, best tasting I’ve ever had. Hey, if I get a couple of dozen for my staff will they get a “sugar high” and work faster? LOL.
Keep ‘em coming. The world can always use a little more sweetness.
Samuel L. Salazar
by Samuel Salazar – January 10, 2010 at 11:52 am
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