It’s Valentine’s Day week, and this sweet season isn’t complete without indulging in something sugary or covered in chocolate (or both!). Fortunately, there are many independent bakers in and around Indianapolis who are creating Valentine’s Day concoctions for us to enjoy, as well as custom-made treats all year long. From kid-favorite hot cocoa bombs and cake pops, to decorated sugar cookies and desserts, these sweet treats are only a click away and can be ordered online from the bakers’ Instagram account, Facebook page or website. If you want to shop local this Valentine’s Day — and every day! — then check out these eight local bakers.
Courtesy of Butter Up Baking Co.
Butter Up Baking Co
Instagram: @butterupbakingco
Facebook: facebook.com/ButterUpBakingCo
This Westfield cookie business specializes in custom DIY sugar cookies kits, so that, according to their Facebook page, you can have “all of the fun and deliciousness of fresh sugar cookies minus the mess in the kitchen!”
Courtesy of The Cookie Corner
The Cookie Corner
Facebook: facebook.com/The-Cookie-Corner-201739110223301
Baked and decorated in Irvington, The Cookie Corner sells custom cookies made with quality ingredients. They will be selling their goods at a pop-up on February 13 for last-minute Valentine’s gifts. Find out more: facebook.com/events/705936486746419
Courtesy of The Cookie Projects
The Cookie Projects
Instagram: @thecookieprojects
Coming out of Hamilton County, The Cookie Projects makes personalized cookies for holidays and special events.
Courtesy of Donel Bakes Cakes
Donel Bakes Cakes
Instagram: @donelbakescakes
Donel has a passion for baking and family, and loves to create baked goods that celebrate life’s little traditions. Look for her new name and website — The Treat Boutique — coming soon.
Courtesy of Geekalicious Cookies
Geekalicious Cookies
Website: geekaliciouscookies.com
Instagram: @geekalicious_cookies
Facebook: facebook.com/geekalicious.cookies
Hailing from Fishers, Geekalicious Cookies makes thoughtful, joyful cookies, and many of them are interactive!
Courtesy of Karla’s Sweet Shop
Karla’s Sweet Shop
Instagram: @karlas.sweet.shop
Facebook: facebook.com/Karlas-Sweet-Shop-109090134215268
Karla’s Sweet Shop makes homemade sweet treats, including hot chocolate bombs, chocolate covered strawberries, decorated cookies and more.
Courtesy of Lilly Cakes and Desserts
Lilly Cakes and Desserts
Instagram: @lillycakesanddesserts
Lilly Cakes and Desserts specializes in mini desserts, so that, according to the Facebook page, “you can have more than one”! You’ll also find cake pops, jar desserts and breakable chocolate hearts filled with sweet treats.
Courtesy of Sugar Bar
Sugar Bar
Website: Sugarbarco.com
Instagram: @sugarbar.bakingco
Facebook: facebook.com/sugarbar.bakingco
Baking out of Broad Ripple, this baker offers custom sugar cookies, cakes, and desserts. Sugar Bar loves to create unique treats for people’s celebrations and special events.