Sweet Success: Farmington’s Chocolate Chipped Bakery Opens Its Doors
Welcome to Farmington, where dreams rise as beautifully as the cookies in the oven! Locals are buzzing with excitement over the grand opening of Chocolate Chipped Bakery, a delightful establishment born from a simple baking hobby that’s transformed into a true labor of love. Nestled in the former Big Salad location, this charming bakery is the brainchild of Mary O’Connor and her husband, Derek, who turned a stress-relief activity into a mouthwatering reality!
The Sweet Journey Begins
It all started back in 2015 when Mary was deep in the grind of her veterinary program. “I was stressed out with a long commute,” she recalls. That’s when she discovered the healing joy of baking. With a passion for chocolate chip cookies, Mary embarked on a quest to perfect the ultimate cookie recipe. “After nearly a hundred trials, I finally nailed it—a quarter-pound cookie with a crunchy outside and a soft inside,” she shared.
Mary’s cookies quickly gained popularity among her friends and coworkers, who couldn’t resist the sweet delights. “Derek started bringing home the cookies to share at work, and soon people were placing orders!” Mary exclaimed. The couple realized there was a demand, leading them to set up shop at local farmers’ markets where cookie sales skyrocketed. What began as a handful of cookies sold each week turned into nearly a thousand in no time!
A Sweet Vision Comes to Life
With so much buzz surrounding their cookies, customers regularly inquired, “Do you have a storefront? Where can we find you in the off-season?” Fast forward to 2023, and after a frustrating attempt at wholesale sales, Mary had a vision. “I imagined myself standing at the counter, with customers streaming in for our cookies. It was a defining moment,” she said. Derek, always supportive of his wife’s dreams, was on board, and together they set their sights on opening a bakery in downtown Farmington.
By early 2024, their dream location was secured. “We’re super pumped to have our business in Farmington,” Mary said, brimming with excitement. And it’s no wonder, as Chocolate Chipped Bakery is ready to dazzle customers with an impressive lineup of original cookie recipes!
A Cookie Wonderland
At Chocolate Chipped Bakery, cookie lovers are greeted with a lineup of five always-available flavors, which include the classic chocolate chip and the delectable salted chocolate toffee. But wait, there’s more! The bakery features a rotating selection of unique flavors that are bound to surprise and tantalize taste buds. “We have a funky flavor of the week, and our seasonal delights now include mint and sugar,” Mary said enthusiastically.
For those with different dietary needs, fear not! The bakery offers gluten-free and vegan options, proving that everyone can enjoy a sweet treat. “Each person that walked through the door has the opportunity to have a cookie,” O’Connor noted proudly.
Now That’s a Cookie!
One of the standout features of their cookies is their signature size. “One regular cookie size was never enough, so I decided to make them bigger,” Mary laughed. The result? Cookies that are deliciously crispy on the outside and oh-so-soft on the inside. On top of that, they’ve recently expanded their offerings to include supersized brownies—bigger than the cookies themselves!
Partnership in Baking
Mary and Derek are thrilled to be partners in this sweet venture. “We both have a shared dream of growing our brand with amazing products and superior service,” Derek shared. With Mary’s creative recipe development and his knack for efficiency, they truly complement one another in this delicious journey.
A Taste of Happiness
Not only does the shop offer cookies individually or in packs of four, eight, or twelve, but they also provide delightful holiday gift boxes complete with cookies, a spatula, and a cookie cutter all wrapped up in festive ribbons. Gift cards are also available for those who want to share the cookie love!
So, if you find yourself in Farmington, make sure to swing by 23342 Farmington Road for a taste of what local dreams are made of. After all, who wouldn’t want to indulge in a cookie that’s the perfect blend of crunchy and gooey? Stop by Chocolate Chipped Bakery and treat yourself to a little slice of happiness today!
