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Custom Cookies

Toronto's Sweet Flour Bake Shop Lets You Design Your Own Treats

— September 10, 2009 — Lifestyle
So I thought custom frozen yogurt was awesome, but custom cookies? How fantastic is that?! The Sweet Flour Back Shop has come up with one of the most ingenious ideas for cookie monsters; they allow customers to choose their ingredients just like someone might pick the toppings for an ice cream sundae.

Toronto’s Sweet Flour Bake Shop lets you customize your cookies, wait 2 minutes while they bake, then eat them hot and melty on the spot!

The first step to custom cookies at Toronto’s Sweet Flour Bake Shop is picking your dough, selecting from original, oatmeal (for the ‘healthy’ pick) or peanut butter (when calories are truly irrelevant). Next up is picking from the 20 embellishments which range from ordinary chocolate chips, nuts and raisins to more exotic goodness like dried Figs and Mini Pretzels. There are 15,000 possible combinations, so the adventurous custom cookie connoisseur need not fear exhausting his options!  

Toronto’s Sweet Flour Bake Shop cookies only cost $2.50 a piece, but if you concoct a magic recipe you want to share (provided the smell of warm custom cookies doesn’t weaken your willpower pre-gifting) you can buy a dozen for $19.
Trend Themes
1. Customization of Food Products - The trend of allowing customers to customize their food products, such as cookies, is disrupting the traditional baking industry and offering unique experiences.
2. Real-time Baking - The trend of baking cookies on the spot, allowing customers to enjoy hot and fresh treats in just a few minutes, presents opportunities for innovative baking concepts and on-the-go food businesses.
3. Extensive Ingredient Options - The trend of offering a wide range of ingredients and embellishments for custom cookies, with 15,000 possible combinations, is revolutionizing the bakery industry and catering to adventurous consumers.
Industry Implications
1. Bakery - In the bakery industry, embracing the trend of customizing food products, such as cookies, can attract new customers and differentiate from competitors.
2. Food Service - The food service industry can capitalize on the trend of real-time baking to offer unique and convenient options for customers seeking customizable treats.
3. Confectionery - In the confectionery industry, incorporating an extensive range of ingredients and allowing customers to personalize their treats can tap into the growing demand for unique and personalized food experiences.
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