Bringing Home Sweet Inspiration: Elizabeth & Claire Attend CookieCon 2026

At Little Flour Baked Goods, we believe the best bakers are lifelong learners.

That's why founder and owner Elizabeth Hughes and team member Claire packed their aprons (and plenty of excitement) and headed to CookieCon 2026, one of the world's premier events for cookie artists and baking professionals. CookieCon brings together decorators, bakers, instructors, and industry leaders from across the country to learn new techniques, discover innovative products, share ideas, and celebrate the creativity behind cookie decorating.

For us, attending wasn't just about cookies, it was about investing in our craft, our business, and ultimately, our customers.

Always Learning, Always Growing

One of the things that makes Little Flour special is our commitment to never settling.

Whether it's perfecting a buttercream recipe, experimenting with new decorating techniques, or finding better ways to package and present our treats, we're constantly looking for opportunities to improve.

CookieCon offered exactly that.

From hands-on demonstrations and educational sessions to conversations with talented bakers from around the world, Elizabeth and Claire returned home inspired by fresh ideas, creative techniques, and new ways to elevate the Little Flour experience. CookieCon features classes, demonstrations, vendor exhibits, networking opportunities, and a renowned Sugar Show that showcases extraordinary cookie artistry.

Inspiration Is Everywhere

One of the most exciting parts of attending CookieCon is seeing what happens when thousands of creative minds gather in one place.

Everywhere you look, there's artistry, innovation, and an incredible willingness to share knowledge. It's a reminder that even in a competitive industry, there's so much value in learning from one another.

Elizabeth and Claire explored new decorating styles, discovered emerging trends, connected with fellow bakers, and came away with ideas that will continue to influence Little Flour's seasonal collections, custom cookies, and future offerings.

Investing in Our Customers

When you choose Little Flour, you're choosing a bakery that believes excellence requires continual growth.

Every conference attended, every class taken, and every new technique mastered is an investment in creating better products for the people who trust us with birthdays, weddings, corporate events, holidays, and everyday celebrations.

Our goal has always been simple: create desserts that taste as incredible as they look while making every customer feel celebrated.

Attending CookieCon helps us continue raising that standard.

What's Next?

The best part of any educational experience is bringing it back home.

Over the coming months, you'll begin to see some of the inspiration Elizabeth and Claire gathered—from new decorating techniques and creative designs to fresh seasonal ideas and exciting products we're eager to share.

We can't wait to continue growing, creating, and baking for this incredible community.

Thank you for supporting Little Flour and allowing us to keep learning, dreaming, and bringing a little more sweetness into every celebration.

Here's to what's next, and to many more beautiful cookies ahead.