Cookies for everyone from the Brown Butter Cookie Company.

Get your cookie fix where the legend began

—The Brown Butter Cookie Company has brought sweet treats to the Central Coast since 2008; sisters Traci and Christa Hozie started the business at their flagship Cayucos store, later opening in Paso Robles in 2013 and in San Luis Obispo in 2019.

From its humble beginnings as a local favorite, the company’s signature Original Brown Butter Sea Salt cookie quickly gained widespread acclaim, requiring the launch of an online store to meet national demand.

Step into the Cayucos store in the easy-to-spot Big Red flagship shop on the corner of North Ocean Avenue and D Street. Try one of the daily samples of the Brown Butter Sea Salt cookies; some delectable flavors change seasonally, including zesty lemon, cinnamon, and spice. Flavors always available for purchase include original, cocoa, and Made with Ghirardelli® Chocolate Chip.

“Our Original Brown Butter Sea Salt cookie Shortbread remains our top-selling flavor due to the signature flavor profile of vanilla, brown butter, and sea salt. In 2024, we introduced the Made with Ghirardelli® Brown Butter Sea Salt Shortbread cookies, which have quickly become a new fan favorite. Our 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 customer 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 Frozen Custard, which is the perfect warm-weather treat. No artificial ingredients are used in the making, ensuring a high-quality custard.

The Brown Butter Frozen Custard, available seasonally, represents the ongoing commitment 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 from three 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 Atascadero 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 delicious treat waiting for you,” said Hartzell.

The Brown Butter Cookie Company is located at 98 N. Ocean Ave. in Cayucos. Open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. For more information, visit brownbuttercookies.com or call (805) 464-6636.

—Sadie Mae Mace