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sugar, and sea salt. In 2024,
they introduced the Made with
Ghirardelli® Brown Butter Sea
Salt Shortbread Cookie, which
quickly became a fan favorite.
Brown Butter’s classic-style
cookies, known for their large
size and satisfying texture with
crispy edges and chewy centers,
also have a dedicated following,”
said Hartzell, noting that cus-
tomer favorites include chocolate
chunk, snickerdoodle, and lemon
sugar.
There’s frozen custard, too!
Don’t leave without having
a cup of the new Brown Butter
Cookie Ice Cream (a frozen cus-
tard that includes their signature
cookies), which is the perfect
warm-weather treat. No artificial
ingredients are used in the
making, ensuring a high-quality
custard.
The Brown Butter Cookie
Ice Cream, available seasonally,
represents the ongoing commit-
ment to innovation while staying
true to Brown Butter Cookie
Company’s classic flavor profile
and quality standards.
Be sure to pick up fabulous
gift bags and boxes for loved
ones, available in two-packs to
double-dozen sizes.
All cookies are made on
the Central Coast. The flagship
Cayucos shop continues to be a
hub of cookie-making activity,
and the sisters have expanded
with a new facility in Atas-
cadero to meet the demand of
the online shop and wholesale
customers.
“We invite everyone, local
or visitor, to indulge in the
perfect blend of rich flavors and
coastal charm. Whether you’re
in Cayucos, Paso Robles, or San
Luis Obispo, you’ll always find
a warm welcome and a deli-
cious treat waiting for you,” said
Hartzell.
The Brown Butter Cookie Com-
pany is located at 897 Higuera
Street, San Luis Obispo, 98 N.
Ocean Ave., Cayucos, and 801
12th Street, Paso Robles. Open
daily. Closed Thanksgiving and
Christmas Day. For more informa-
tion, visit brownbuttercookies.com
or call (805) 464-6636.
—Sadie Mae Mace