Fair City Cookies

Fair City Cookies Colorful, creative, and unique sugar cookies for special occasions and "just because”! Check out my "Cookie Creations" album for photos of my previous work!
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We made it through the first week of school here in Fairfax County! And I made these “Dragon Fuel” coffee cup cookies fo...
08/25/2023

We made it through the first week of school here in Fairfax County! And I made these “Dragon Fuel” coffee cup cookies for my son’s teacher and her team. Wishing them all the “fuel” they need to get through the coming year!

Teaching is the most important profession out there, in my opinion. ❤️ Thank you to all the school staff out there who are helping our kids grown and learn, day in and day out!!

Go Dragons! 🐉 💜🩵💜🩵

Tomorrow is the big day — construction begins on our new addition! I finally got to pull out these cookies I made for ou...
08/20/2023

Tomorrow is the big day — construction begins on our new addition!

I finally got to pull out these cookies I made for our contractor’s crew to celebrate the groundbreaking 😋

Tomorrow is supposed to be the hottest and most humid day of the week — sorry, construction dudes! 😬😅 🦺

Looking forward to having a kitchen island for the very first time!! 🤩

*Not taking custom orders for the next few months…*

It’s not every day that a U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel gets promoted to Colonel! Congratulations to Colonel Kenneth Reed...
08/12/2023

It’s not every day that a U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel gets promoted to Colonel!

Congratulations to Colonel Kenneth Reed! Thank you for your service! 🇺🇸

And thank you to who came to my rescue with this order, supplying 2 dozen delicious cupcakes to round out the cookies. It’s wonderful to be able to collaborate on an order with a fellow baker and friend! ❤️

🎶 Sugar cookies doo-doo-di-doo-doo Sugar cookies doo-doo-di-doo-doo Sugar cooookies…. 🎶Somebody in Fairfax city turned 4...
08/06/2023

🎶 Sugar cookies doo-doo-di-doo-doo
Sugar cookies doo-doo-di-doo-doo
Sugar cooookies…. 🎶

Somebody in Fairfax city turned 4 and had a Baby Shark themed party to celebrate!! Happy birthday, Nathan!! 🦈

Rainy day cookies…       💧
08/04/2023

Rainy day cookies… 💧

Ever heard of a Frankencookie? 🧌To make Sonic the Hedgehog-inspired birthday cookies for twins turning 6, I used my ‘6’ ...
08/04/2023

Ever heard of a Frankencookie? 🧌

To make Sonic the Hedgehog-inspired birthday cookies for twins turning 6, I used my ‘6’ cutter as a base… and then used a large star cookie cutter to create triangles for the Sonic spikes! Before baking the cookies, I gently smooshed the triangles onto the 6’s… and voila!

Half ‘6’ and half star, but all delicious! 😋

Has anyone else taken a photo in front of the murals on the side of  in Old Town Fairfax? Gives me just another reason t...
07/27/2023

Has anyone else taken a photo in front of the murals on the side of in Old Town Fairfax? Gives me just another reason to love living Fairfax City. 😍

Mural done by

When you’re turning 11 years old and having a video game birthday party, game controller cookies are a great thing to sh...
07/26/2023

When you’re turning 11 years old and having a video game birthday party, game controller cookies are a great thing to share with your friends!

Game on! 🎮 🎮

I delivered this pretty pink paisley platter yesterday to a long-time customer for her housewarming party yesterday! She...
07/16/2023

I delivered this pretty pink paisley platter yesterday to a long-time customer for her housewarming party yesterday!

She requested a hot pink and orange paisley design, which scared me first because I’ve never done that before. But I found some simple examples online that I was able to use for inspiration.

Thank you, Tharini, for once again including me in your family’s celebrations! It’s truly a pleasure, and I wish your family the best in your new 🏠!

I absolutely love doing super personalized cookies for special people! These cookies were made to tell the story of Jon’...
07/12/2023

I absolutely love doing super personalized cookies for special people! These cookies were made to tell the story of Jon’s retirement from the U.S. Army.

Jon plans to spend plenty of time biking now that he’s retired, and his wife likes to joke that he’s “promoted to dependent.” 😂

I had a lot of fun combining these elements into one cookie! Happy Retirement, Jon — happy trails! 🚴

Fair City Cookies is on the road! Anyone recognize this gem? I feel the need to cookify it!!Hint: It’s somewhere on the ...
07/11/2023

Fair City Cookies is on the road!

Anyone recognize this gem? I feel the need to cookify it!!

Hint: It’s somewhere on the East Coast 😜

Fairfax folks —Run, don’t walk, to Fairfax City’s new boutique, Lucy Loves! I stopped in last night and fell in love wit...
07/07/2023

Fairfax folks —

Run, don’t walk, to Fairfax City’s new boutique, Lucy Loves! I stopped in last night and fell in love with the mix of vintage, handmade, and crafted items that they carry. 😍😍

Check out this fantastic vintage tablecloth I got and the .store tote! I am obsessed with vintage tablecloths and this one is in immaculate condition 🍊🍊

I’m just so excited to have a shop like this in Fairfax City. Please check them out!!

How many gymnastics moves from this set can you name? These cookies made their way to some campers at Fairfax Gymnastics...
07/06/2023

How many gymnastics moves from this set can you name?

These cookies made their way to some campers at Fairfax Gymnastics Academy, in honor of one of the coaches.

Happy birthday, Coach Ben! It sounds like your campers are really lucky to learn from you!

Congratulations to the Air Force’s newly promoted Lieutenant Colonel Sanders and his family! The set included:- USA flag...
07/02/2023

Congratulations to the Air Force’s newly promoted Lieutenant Colonel Sanders and his family! The set included:
- USA flags
- Air Force logo
- Silver oak leaves (LTC insignia)
- “Congrats” stars

I used some red, white, and blue star sprinkles and some silver star sprinkles to make the backgrounds sparkle, and hand-painted the oak leaves with edible metallic silver paint from

Thank you for your service! 🇺🇸

Who knows what these cookies represent? I know there are gonna be some people on here who know.. 🤓🇺🇸If you know, comment...
06/30/2023

Who knows what these cookies represent? I know there are gonna be some people on here who know.. 🤓🇺🇸

If you know, comment below! 💥

Getting ready for the long holiday weekend?! 🎆 🇺🇸 🧺 I might have a few July 4th cookie boxes to sell if you’re looking f...
06/29/2023

Getting ready for the long holiday weekend?! 🎆 🇺🇸 🧺

I might have a few July 4th cookie boxes to sell if you’re looking for a special treat this weekend! I’ve got the cookies made but still need to decorate them. I’m thinking flags, fireworks, and Hamilton-themed cookies!!

Stay tuned.. 👀

Hard to believe that I recently made college graduation cookies for the daughter of one of my best friends from college!...
06/25/2023

Hard to believe that I recently made college graduation cookies for the daughter of one of my best friends from college! 🥹😳👀

It seems like just yesterday we were the ones whooping it up in the dorms and studying for our exams in the coffee shops…

And now your baby is already on her way to her dream career as an architect!! How??!!

Congratulations, dear Charlotte!! ❤️❤️

I have to give an overdue shout out to  in Fairfax City for creating the perfect cake for my in-laws’ 50th wedding anniv...
06/24/2023

I have to give an overdue shout out to in Fairfax City for creating the perfect cake for my in-laws’ 50th wedding anniversary celebration!

I asked Robin to make a two-tiered cake, representing the fabulous 1970s powder blue jacket with black-and-white frilled cuffs that my FIL wore AND the handmade lace wedding dress that my MIL wore. She made the moistest, most delicious raspberry-almond cake EVER — and the lacework on the cake perfectly mirrored the bride and groom’s look 50 years ago. 🥹🥹

Thank you, for creating such a priceless dessert to celebrate this special occasion!!

🥰👰🏻🤵🏻‍♂️

When you become Head Coach for strength and conditioning for the Washington Capitals hockey team, you get cookies to cel...
06/23/2023

When you become Head Coach for strength and conditioning for the Washington Capitals hockey team, you get cookies to celebrate! 🏒 🥅

Did I freak out a little bit that my cookies made their way into the hands of someone who trains Alex Ovechkin et al??

YEP! 😅

Happy Father’s Day! This platter was inspired by all the good dads I have in my life. ❤️
06/19/2023

Happy Father’s Day!

This platter was inspired by all the good dads I have in my life. ❤️

My husband is obsessed with sour cherries (we even have 2 trees but they need another year or so to produce well), so we...
06/17/2023

My husband is obsessed with sour cherries (we even have 2 trees but they need another year or so to produce well), so we grabbed these from Orchard Country Produce at the Fairfax City Farmers Market this morning.

I’m gonna try a sour cherry crisp for Father’s Day! These cherries are so soft that I pitted them by hand — and the color is beyond gorgeous.

Happy summer Saturday!
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Can you tell which ones are the real bananas?!! 🍌🍌🍌Haha!! This was the cutest request for graduation cookies I’ve ever g...
06/16/2023

Can you tell which ones are the real bananas?!! 🍌🍌🍌

Haha!! This was the cutest request for graduation cookies I’ve ever gotten. The graduate was in the habit of bringing leftover bananas from the cafeteria to one of his classes after lunch. So his mom asked for banana-shaped cookies for him to share with his friends at his graduation party 😅

These cookies wouldn’t have been possible without — they were the ones to 3D print me a banana cookie cutter exactly to my specifications. 🤗

If you’re in the Fairfax city area, they are a great place to get any kind of custom cookie cutter made for ya!

It’s been a busy graduation season, but this was my first order for twins! 👯‍♀️In fact, these twins are both heading to ...
06/14/2023

It’s been a busy graduation season, but this was my first order for twins!
👯‍♀️

In fact, these twins are both heading to Virginia Tech in the fall, and their best friend is headed to Northeastern— so this set celebrated both schools!

Congratulations to all 3 grads and good luck in the fall on your new adventures! 🎓🎓🎓

P.S… I had to make a special extra cookie just for the twins’ mom, who has to say goodbye to not one but two new Hokies in the fall! 🧡🧡

I’m pretty thrilled that a NYC marketing company somehow found me and asked for “thank you” cookies for a DC client. How...
06/13/2023

I’m pretty thrilled that a NYC marketing company somehow found me and asked for “thank you” cookies for a DC client.

How do you think my Statue of Liberty cookies turned out?! 🗽 😍

This is the second set of promotion cookies I’ve done for this very accomplished Army family! Almost 2 years ago, I made...
06/12/2023

This is the second set of promotion cookies I’ve done for this very accomplished Army family! Almost 2 years ago, I made promotion cookies for Lieutenant Colonel Ralston of the Adjutant General Corps… and last month, I made promotion cookies for Major Ralston of the Army Medical Corps!

Congratulations to your family, and thank you for your service! 🇺🇸

I rarely get orders for baby showers, so I was tickled to do this sweet and simple stars and moons set. 🍼🐣⭐️🌜
06/08/2023

I rarely get orders for baby showers, so I was tickled to do this sweet and simple stars and moons set. 🍼🐣⭐️🌜

When you’re going to a fancy tea, what do you need?Fancy teacups 🫖 and custom teabags, of course! 🌸 Thank you Lori for s...
06/07/2023

When you’re going to a fancy tea, what do you need?

Fancy teacups 🫖 and custom teabags, of course! 🌸

Thank you Lori for sharing these cookies with your fellow DAR volunteers! 🩷

Teabag cutter from
Edible rose gold metallic paint on the teacup and the rosettes from

FREE COOKIES!Where are my taste testers?? I’ve got some extra gluten-free iced cookies that I made and I’d like to give ...
06/03/2023

FREE COOKIES!
Where are my taste testers??

I’ve got some extra gluten-free iced cookies that I made and I’d like to give them away. I used GF 1:1 flour in my regular recipe, and I’m curious if people who usually eat GF think they taste good. They are not to my taste, but I also don’t usually eat GF baked goods. 😝

If you’d like to try some, message me to arrange pickup. I do pickups in a public spot in Fairfax City (not too far from GMU). I can also drop off if you’re nearby and I’m out running around.

Please note that if you have gluten allergies, these were not made in a gluten-free kitchen. They also contain the usual eggs and butter. And lots of sugar. 😅

I didn’t want to have to do this.I want all of my cutters to feel loved and cherished.But teacup?I floured you.I gave yo...
06/02/2023

I didn’t want to have to do this.

I want all of my cutters to feel loved and cherished.

But teacup?

I floured you.
I gave you the coldest, firmest dough.
I tried to pop that dough out as gently as possible, being respectful of your various crevices and crannies.

But you were obstinate and cruel.
You almost made me cry.

Goodbye forever, teacup. For now you will live on through my Wall of Shame.
☕️ ✌🏻
😂

I’m thrilled that Fairfax County Mothers of Multiples hired me for the second year in a row to provide cookies for their...
06/01/2023

I’m thrilled that Fairfax County Mothers of Multiples hired me for the second year in a row to provide cookies for their annual banquet!

This year’s theme is “Walking on Sunshine” and they requested sunflower cookies to match their theme. 🌻 🌻

Swipe to get a glimpse of the custom sticker I created for each cookie bag, with the pretty ribbons attached. The photos can’t do justice to how pretty 60 sunflower cookies looked all snuggled in next to each other! 😍

Thank you, FCMOM — and wishing you a ton of fun tonight!

Picture this… 👀Your husband is retiring from the Air Force and the two of you (with your rescue dog and cat!) are planni...
05/31/2023

Picture this… 👀

Your husband is retiring from the Air Force and the two of you (with your rescue dog and cat!) are planning to set out on an epic road trip around the U.S. in your new RV. 🗺️🧭 🚐

You want cookies that will capture the adventure ahead of you — with plenty of starry nights, campfires, and happy trails! 🔥 ✨

That was the beautiful vision that Karen at gave me for this set, and it was a joy to create!

It was extra cool because Karen is a small business owner as well — she makes gorgeous knitted items using only natural fibers. She only uses yarns sourced from local farms, family mills, hand-dyers, & other sustainable sources.

I just picture her knitting away while chilling out in the RV this summer… making all kinds of unique handmade gifts! Please check out her online shop — link found at 🧶 🧶 🧶

Thanks for the chance to create something for a fellow creator, Karen! ❤️ Hoagland Handmade

Hey folks! Did you know that your business reviews on Facebook won’t show up if your settings aren’t just right?I’ve bee...
05/30/2023

Hey folks! Did you know that your business reviews on Facebook won’t show up if your settings aren’t just right?

I’ve been trying to figure out why Fair City Cookies has 10 reviews on Facebook (all 5 stars, apparently!), but I can only see 5 of them. 🧐🧐😖😖

I *think* I figured out that the reviewer has to choose “Public” in order for me (and everyone else) to see it. Otherwise it’s only visible to their Facebook friends. 🤷‍♀️

So if you have left me a review in the past, THANK YOU!! ❤️ I respond to every review! If you don’t see a response from me, it’s because I can’t see it… and I want to!

This is the same for all small businesses that you use. We *thrive* on your reviews — but we can’t see them if they aren’t public!

Swipe for an example of what you should select when leaving a review for a business.

And thank you for supporting small, local businesses! 😘

We will always remember… 🇺🇸
05/29/2023

We will always remember… 🇺🇸

Got a graduation, BBQ, or pool party (brrrrrr!) to go to this weekend? Grab a “Jewel Box” to gift the host or share with...
05/27/2023

Got a graduation, BBQ, or pool party (brrrrrr!) to go to this weekend? Grab a “Jewel Box” to gift the host or share with friends!

Order on my website www.faircitycookies.com and you can have them ASAP! Delivery to 22032, 22030, 22031, and 22015 for $5 or pickup in Fairfax City.

They are ready to go today! Yum!

Congratulations, Annie! 🎓 You did it!!Here’s a cute 4-cookie set I made for a GW grad in the school’s colors. I love mak...
05/22/2023

Congratulations, Annie! 🎓 You did it!!

Here’s a cute 4-cookie set I made for a GW grad in the school’s colors. I love making up unique cookie gift boxes for special people in your life!

Who needs cookies THIS WEEK?Online on-demand ordering is ready now for "The Jewel Box" -- 21 sparkly sugar cookies in a ...
05/21/2023

Who needs cookies THIS WEEK?

Online on-demand ordering is ready now for "The Jewel Box" -- 21 sparkly sugar cookies in a lovely gift box for $30!

Please order online at www.faircitycookies.com -- they are right there on the home page.

Enjoy them yourself or gift them to someone special.
I will restock my online ordering once these sell out.

Pick-up is free in Fairfax City (near Burke Station Road and Main St./236).

Delivery is available to zips 22032, 22030, 22031, 22015 for $5.

Congratulations to all the graduates out there this month!! You did it!! 👩🏽‍🎓🧑‍🎓👨‍🎓🎓
05/20/2023

Congratulations to all the graduates out there this month!! You did it!! 👩🏽‍🎓🧑‍🎓👨‍🎓🎓

Happy Friday!💎👑💎👑💎I’ve got my first two “Jewel Boxes” ready to go, with more on the way! These sweet boxes are stocked w...
05/19/2023

Happy Friday!

💎👑💎👑💎

I’ve got my first two “Jewel Boxes” ready to go, with more on the way!

These sweet boxes are stocked with 21 two-bite sparkly “jewels” in a lovely gift box. You will love the vanilla-lemon-almond flavor, and the extra thick size of each delicious treat!

Each box is $30. Free pickup in Fairfax City *today* to the first two buyers.

More will be available for on-demand ordering starting on Sunday, with pickup AND delivery options!

Comment below if you want to be the first to try these and can pick up today. 😋

Take a moment while enjoying this beautiful spring evening (at least in Fairfax, VA!) to see my latest custom design! 🖼️...
05/18/2023

Take a moment while enjoying this beautiful spring evening (at least in Fairfax, VA!) to see my latest custom design! 🖼️🎨🖌️

Not the greatest photo, but I was pretty happy with my ability to match the color sample I was given for a recent order....
05/17/2023

Not the greatest photo, but I was pretty happy with my ability to match the color sample I was given for a recent order. 😁

Mixing colors is tRiCkY! 🤪🤓🤬

Although my favorite food dyes come in a variety of colors, it starts getting expensive to buy a bottle of dye for every order!

So I play around with the colors I DO have to achieve the closest possible match when customers want a very specific color.

It can get trickier when I THINK I’ve got the right color, but when the icing dries… it ends up darker than when it was mixed.
😭

The more I learn about color theory, the easier it gets to mix the right colors on my first try.

Three cheers for color wheels!!
🔴🟠🟡🟢🔵🟣🟤⚫️⚪️

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Attention cookie lovers! Don’t forget to stop by the shop this Saturday for our Easter Cookie Pop Up with Fair City Cookies! She’ll be here 12-3 (or sold out) - hope to see you there!
If you had to choose, which design do you like the best?

Sarah Knowles says That You can see all of them (and many more!) in person this Saturday 12-3pm (or until sold out) at a pop-up sale in front of the in Burke! 🌅🎁

Fair City Cookies
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PS. These cookies are my signature vanilla lemon flavor - lots of freshly grated lemon zest and squeezed lemon juice in the dough and icing.

But guess what! 😲

You’ll *also*find my chocolate marshmallow fondant bunnies, which taste like the candy in cookie form! 😋
✨Save the Date✨ Our friend Sarah at Fair City Cookies will be back for an Easter cookie pop up! She’ll be here Saturday, April 16 from 12-3 (or until sold out). Mark your calendars and come grab some yummy cookies for those Easter baskets!
Our Valentine Cookie Pop Up with Fair City Cookies is just two days away! Come by the shop starting at noon and grab some yummy treats for your Valentine! Swipe through to see some of the designs that will be available at the event. Hope to see you there! 💖
Mark your calendars! Our amazingly talented friend Sarah from Fair City Cookies will be set up out front one week from today - Saturday, February 12 - for a Valentine Cookie Pop Up! Come by between 12-3 (or while supplies last) and grab some delicious cookies for your Valentine or yourself! Cookies, cards and gifts - we’ve got something for everyone on your Heart Day list! 🍪 ❤️
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