With so many celebrations, milestones, and get-togethers throughout the year, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed trying to make everything special. Confections by Charlee, with its elevated bespoke designs and attention to detail, offers both delicious and gorgeous hand-crafted sugar cookies to locals in the Colorado Springs area.
“I’m inspired by other cookie artists, nature, as well as trending colors/concepts,” says Charlee Massey, the owner and cookie marvel behind Confections by Charlee.
Her designs, which also include floral cupcakes and ethereal cakes, are almost too stunning to eat. Almost.
From Cakes to Cookies
“I was looking for a creative way to make money for my growing family,” Massey says. “With a background in cake decorating, the jump to cookies was a new challenge that had similarities to cake decorating, but lots of new techniques and challenges to overcome in the cookie world!’
Massey’s own baking journey began as a cake decorator for a local bakery and in 2017, she started her own baking business, which is booming. She offers year-round holiday treats and cookies upon cookies for any and every occasion. If you can dream it, Massey can bake it—from Star Wars to Hamilton, and every design in between.
“I continue to pursue additional training in business and cookie decorating and ways that I can better share my love of cookie decorating with others,” she says.
Decorating Classes
Need another reason to grow your own baking skills? Grab a friend or three and sign up for Confections by Charlee’s monthly decorating class. Hosted at Pikes Peak Library District’s 21C, these themed decorating classes provide even the most novice baker with six cookies, four icing colors and all the tools they need to create their own cookie origin story (or just have an amazing time). Learn the nuances of royal icing; bring home your own edible masterpieces.
“For the past few years, my favorite part of cookie decorating has been sharing that passion with others,” Massey says. “I teach a cookie decorating class once a month at a local library and it really is a highlight. I love sharing the tips and tricks I’ve learned the hard way with others just starting out on their cookie decorating journey!”
Website: https://www.confectionsbycharlee.com
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