The Graceful Cookie Co.’s Strawberry Milkshake Cookie, inspired by the classic diner favorite, won the “Most Innovative New Product Award” in the baked goods category during the recent 2026 Sweets & Snacks Expo in Las Vegas, beating out 500 other competitors.
Chef David Dodson, baker and owner of the Vallejo, California-based company’s new line of premium pillowy-soft cookies inspired by nostalgic desserts includes Lemon Cheesecake and Blueberry Pie. Each preservative-free offering is baked in small batches using quality ingredients such as butter and cage-free eggs.
“We want to spread joy the best way we know how, with simply the best cookies we can make. We know how nostalgic cookies in particular can be for people of all ages, so it was really important to us to deliver that authentic, positive sense-memory from childhood of the perfect cookie but also have fun with the flavors. We’re really proud of what we’ve been able to create using clean ingredients and never compromising on quality,” said Dodson, who was trained at the Culinary Institute of America in New York.
For retail, bulk and foodservice orders, The Graceful Cookie Co. offers a variety of solutions including frozen dough (approximately 160 thaw-and-bake 2 oz cookie pucks per case), bulk packs, clamshells, and individually wrapped units.
