Empty Nest Bake Shop

08/28/2026

When the celebration calls for fashion… you make the cookies match. 🇮🇹✨

Mia earned her Master’s in Fashion Design and even spent time interning in Florence, Italy — so this set had to bring together a little fashion, a little Firenze, and a whole lot of celebration.

From the hand-piped dresses to the Italian flag and vintage-inspired printed details, I loved getting to create something completely different for this one.

Congratulations, Mia! What an exciting accomplishment and adventure ahead. 🤍

And now I have to know…
Which would you choose — the black & white dress or the cream dress? 👗

Candice Gundersen

08/16/2026

And here’s what all that flour, dough, cutting and icing turned into… 🤍🍪

A sweet baby boy set with soft sage, a touch of blue, vintage trucks and just the right amount of western charm.

“Just a truck load of love arriving soon.” 🛻💙

I loved bringing all of these little details together, and it feels SO good to be back in the kitchen doing what I love.

Which cookie is your favorite? 👀

08/14/2026

I love the flood phase….

08/09/2026

08/09/2026

🍎✏️ Wishing all the students, teachers, school staff, and parents an amazing school year! 📚❤️

A new school year brings fresh notebooks, new friendships, exciting milestones, and endless opportunities to learn and grow.

To every student beginning a new adventure…
To every teacher preparing a classroom…
To every school staff member helping make it all happen…
And to every parent sending their little (or not-so-little!) one off…

I hope this year is filled with kindness, confidence, laughter, and lots of success.

Thank you to all of the incredible educators who pour their hearts into our children every single day. ❤️

Here’s to a wonderful school year!

🍎📚✏️

P.S. These are a few of my favorite school-themed cookies I made from past years.

07/29/2026

Growth isn’t always obvious when you’re living it… 🤍

I was scrolling through old photos and came across a baby shower set I made in January 2023.

Then I looked at this one from January 2026.

Same baker.
Same love for creating.

Just three years of learning, practicing, experimenting, making mistakes, celebrating little victories, and decorating thousands of cookies.

When I look back, I don’t see “perfect” or “imperfect.”

I see progress.

I’m incredibly thankful for every client who has trusted me with your birthdays, baby showers, weddings, graduations, anniversaries, and all of life’s sweetest celebrations. Because of you, I’ve been able to keep growing while doing something I truly love.

As I get ready to head back into the kitchen on August 10, I’m feeling especially grateful for this journey—and excited for all the sweet celebrations still to come.

Thank you for being here. 🤍🍪

05/24/2026

Such a fun set for this beautiful, newly 17 year old!
I love when my customers share pics with my cookies!
Happy Birthday Sweet Ella!

05/16/2026

Over The Moon 🌙 A Baby Boy is Arriving Soon!

05/12/2026

How fun to make cookies for my DIL and sons baby shower! Farmers Market theme!
I decided to use my edible printer for these and I love how they turned out!
We are so excited for Baby Götz’s arrival in July!

05/06/2026

Last Trail Before The Veil! A fun set I did for a bachelorette weekend hiking in Park City! Camp Cox!

to the rescue for the details wanted!!!