The time is now to get your order in for this exclusive Melissa Joy Valentine Cactus cookie set! One mixed dozen will include six (6) large cactus cookies and six (6) small sugared heart cookies, for $32 per dozen. Or maybe you’re looking for classroom treats for your kiddos? We can do one dozen of the cacti cookies only! Twelve (12) large cactus cookies will come individually bagged, for $48 per dozen. Fill out the contact form below for preorders by Thursday, February 8th to ensure a spot! Any orders placed after February 8th are not guaranteed. Local pick up (I’m in Onalaska, WI) or shipp ..read more

Hey! It’s Melissa Joy here! I’m trying out something new on my website with a page created just for cookie pre-orders and flash sales. The social media algorithms are tough for those wanting to get in on the cookie love when it’s offered, so I’m hoping to spread the Melissa JOY straight to your inboxes ..read more

Summertime for Melissa Joy brings the opportunity to not only take cookie orders, but offer cookie decorating classes as well! I’ve got two different options at this time. One is for those who just want to have a little creative fun with a group of friends and the other is for those who’d like an ..read more

You guys, it’s been SO LONG since I’ve had the chance to blog, I almost forgot how to post tutorials on here! I’ve been more focused on the selling side of Melissa Joy these days, so the “how-to cookie” stuff tends to fall by the wayside. I’ve added a gallery of my work to the menu bar, organized by ..read more

I have made many cookie tic-tac-toe sets. They consist of a giant cookie “board” and LOTS of cookie minis of various designs, but these guys…so much easier! Just one large egg cookie with a side of jelly beans, and you’ve got yourself a sweet treat of fun for the Easter baskets! A brief low-down on how I created them ..read more

St. Patrick’s Day is only a few days away! If you are a baker and you’ve put off wondering what to make for this Everyone-is-Irish holiday (as I have put off writing this post), then I am here to finally help you out. Time’s a wastin’, so lets begin! Things you will need to make ..read more

The Halloween season is upon us! If you are looking for a quick and simple cookie treat that is all cute and no spook, I’ve got just the design for you. It’s a simple skeleton cookie with a Day of the Dead skull vibe that will be just the thing for little goblins! I gathered inspiration from a few ..read more

There is still time left to put together cookie pops before the 4th of July weekend! So fun. So easy. So festive! I posted a tiny tutorial on my Facebook page yesterday, but wanted to give you more details about it. Follow along! I used a pointy scalloped cookie cutter (is that what you’d call it?) for ..read more

Ever since I created and posted this flower cookie platter, I’ve had lots questions regarding it. It’s so easy, you guys, and the design came to me at the last minute. I don’t know how or why this works, but in this case it did! Due to all of your inquiries (thanks for asking!), I wrote up a tutorial to ..read more

Nothing like a little last minute idea for Father’s Day cookies! If it’s a bit too late to create your own, save these guys for next year (you can pin it here!)….or make a paper version. Cards like these would be just as cute, but not quite as delicious. This cookie concept came from another Father’s Day ..read more