Addinnella Baked Goods

08/24/2026

**FRIENDLY REMINDER: I decorate the cookies… but the customer directs the show.**

One day I’m making cookies that whisper, “simple, elegant, understated.”

The next day, I’m making cookies that say, “Excuse me… did you SEE these?!” ✨😂

And both are exactly what they’re supposed to be. That’s the beauty of custom cookies.

You choose the colors.
You choose the vibe.
You choose the shapes.
You choose the level of detail.
And yes… sometimes the budget helps determine the final design, too. 😉

My job is to take the vision and the parameters I’m given and do the very best work I can within them.

So if you see a simple cookie set from me, please don’t assume I couldn’t have made it more elaborate.

And if you see a luxurious, over-the-top set dripping in detail, please know that somebody said, “Denise… GO BIG.” 😂

Same decorator. Different client. Different vision. Different cookies. That’s custom work. And honestly? I love all of it. ❤️

08/20/2026

08/20/2026

**Wait…Are You Using The Right Flour?**
They are NOT interchangeable.
Cake flour gives you that delicate, tender crumb.
Bread, flour, bring structure, and chew.
Pastry flour helps, create tender, flaky, baked goods.
And all-purpose? She’s the dependable one you can reach for again and again.

The fun part about baking isn’t just following the recipe— it’s understanding why the ingredients behave the way they do.

Once you understand your flour, you can start making better decisions in the kitchen instead of simply hoping the recipe works.

Which flour do you reach for most often?

And remember…
Baking with faith.
Growing with grace.
Building confidence — one recipe at a time.

08/17/2026

** A little one is brewing… and something sweet is ready to celebrate. 🎀**
There’s something extra special about celebrating a new baby—and these little cookies were made to be part of that sweet moment.

08/01/2026

** Fifty years. Thousands of ordinary days…that became an extraordinary love story.**
Everyone asks, “What’s the secret to a long, happy marriage?”

Perhaps there isn’t just one secret.
Maybe it’s choosing each other—again and again.

Through ordinary Tuesdays…
through celebrations…
through disappointments…
through laughter…
through every season life brings.

Fifty years isn’t built on grand gestures alone.

It’s built on thousands of daily decisions to love, forgive, encourage, and remain committed.

These cookies were created to honor a beautiful milestone—and an even more beautiful legacy.

Happy Golden Anniversary to every couple whose love continues to inspire the rest of us. 💛

07/23/2026

** Which cookie would YOU grab first—the boots, the cactus, the pocket, or the monogram? Tell me below! ⬇️**

From blooming cowgirl boots to a personalized pocket cookie and a custom birthday number, every cookie was handcrafted to celebrate one very special little rodeo queen. Happy 2nd Birthday, Elsie! 🌵🤠💕

07/19/2026

**If love had a flavor, I think it would taste like chocolate.🍫❤️**
Here’s to celebrating 30 years with three layers of soft, buttery yellow cake wrapped in silky chocolate buttercream, finished with classic shell borders and a simple anniversary message.🥂

07/10/2026

** Because every “YES!” deserves something made with love.**
Congratulations Camille and Mark!

06/30/2026

**Twenty-four years. Thousands of ordinary days. Countless unforgettable memories.**
Every anniversary deserves more than dessert – – it deserves a centerpiece that tells a story.

This custom vanilla buttercream anniversary cake was created to honor a love that’s been built one day, one adventure, and one shared moment at a time. Here’s to 24 beautiful years – – and to all the adventures still waiting to be shared.

What anniversary are you celebrating this year? It’s number 12 for me. 😊 Tell me below!

06/14/2026

**Flour, Grace & Growth**
Beginner Tip: Room temperature butter is NOT optional; it’s an invitation to success.

One of the most common baking mistakes isn’t using the wrong recipe.
It’s using the right recipe with butter that isn’t ready.
When a recipe calls for room temperature butter, it’s not being picky.
It’s giving your cake, cupcakes, cookies, and frostings the best chance to succeed.

A simple stick of butter can mean the difference between:
🩷 light and dense
🩷 fluffy and fat
🩷 bakery-worthy and disappointing

The good news? You don’t need fancy equipment or professional training. You just need to understand the little things that make a big difference.

That’s what Flour, Grace & Growth is all about— baking wisdom for late bloomers, brave, beginners, and creatives in their reinvention era.

Save this post so you’ll always know the finger test before your next bake.