Today we’d like to introduce you to Ananda Jenkins.
Hi Ananda, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
I’m the owner of Ananda’s Cookie Studio. I’m a mom of two wonderful girls. I started my bakery business in 2021. Growing up I’ve been very creative. I love creating different things with my hands and challenging myself. That’s most of the reason I started creating cookies. Between coming up with a great, soft sugar cookie recipe and working with royal icing it’s been very challenging. I also create more than just custom decorated cookies. I also create cakes, cupcakes, cakesicles, cookie cakes, gourmet cookies and more! Creating my business has been a fun experience and I definitely wouldn’t be where I am in this journey without the support of my mother, she has help push me in the right direction and supports me.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
It hasn’t been completely smooth sailing from the beginning. I went head first in my business at the beginning of 2021. I gained some local following at the beginning and became swamped with orders since it was graduation season. One flaw I have is take last minute orders. I know sometimes time gets away from us and I try to help people anyway I can. Also I took a 9+ month break and that definitely hindered my growth so coming back it’s been like starting from scratch.
Great, so let’s talk business. Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
My business specializes in custom-decorated sugar, cookies. Also, create other luxury desserts. What I feel that sets me apart from others is that my decorated sugar cookies are softer and have a soft bite to them versus being like a shortbread texture that I’ve noticed a lot of other people do. Which is my personal favorite, I love having a softer bite to the cookie and the royal icing. With my cookies and other desserts I use quality ingredients in all my treats I offer. Besides the treats being what sets me apart, my packaging helps as well. I try to make everything I offer have fun and creative packaging.
I’ve also made a new addition to business by purchasing an Edible Printer. It prints directly on to my items like cookie, cakes, donuts, marshmallows and more! This new addition allows me to print pictures onto treats and logos. It will allow me to be able to take on simple last minute request and corporate orders. Plus create unique design and sets that wouldn’t have been possible without this equipment.
So, before we go, how can our readers or others connect or collaborate with you? How can they support you?
I can be found on Instagram, Facebook and also Google. Also available through email at hello@anandascookiestudio.
Pricing:
- Decorated cookies start @ $65 a dozen
- Logo cookies orders start @ $5 per cookie
- Cakesicles start @ $34 a dozen
Contact Info:
- Website: www.anandascookiestudio.com
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/anandascookiestudio?r=nametag
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anandascookiestudio
