Two to Try Out of the Oven

There’s an adage that life is short and dessert should be eaten first, and while some may disagree that the proverb is unwise, there are countless cafes, restaurants, and sweet shops around the world whose sweet treats can prove the prudence of putting that advice into practice. There are a few bakeries close at hand whose mastery of the simple cookie verify not only the validity of the saying, but also the necessity of following such wise counsel—especially during National Cookie Month, October.

Pink Coyote Dessert Co.

Fruity Pebble cookie, photo by Jamie Kamber, courtesy of Pink Coyote Dessert Co.

Technically billed as an ice cream shop, Pink Coyote Dessert Co. offers a fun selection of freshly baked cookies, making it a must-try for any cookie lover in Destin or Fort Walton. Try whatever variety is available the day you visit (Pink Coyote features a rotating menu) and order it heated with a scoop of their house-made ice cream. Loaded with everything from huge chocolate chunks and caramel swirls to Fruity Pebbles and peanut butter, each cookie is impressive in size and in flavor, making them great as a standalone treat or as the base for your all-in cheat day indulgence.

Pink Coyote Dessert Co. has locations at 30 Walter Martin Road in Fort Walton Beach and 9 Calhoun Avenue in Destin. For more information, visit pinkcoyotedessertco.com. 

Lady Ray’s Culinary Delights

Chocolate chip, sugar, oatmeal raisin, and the Trifecta, photo by 4in5 Creative Agency, courtesy of Lady Ray’s Culinary Delights

Sweet-toothed Destin locals and visitors alike flock to Lady Ray’s Culinary Delights, where you’ll find an incredible savory menu to fill your belly and a selection of sweet treats that could tempt anyone to abandon their diet. And while the cakes may take center stage, Lady Ray’s cookies are everything you could dream of: dense, crunchy with just the right amount of chewiness, and full of flavor. Choose from her massive Dunkers in flavors including chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin, sugar, and the Chef’s Special, or try the Trifecta—a huge cookie that packs white, dark, and milk chocolate into every bite. Snackers who want a smaller sugar hit will love the minis and the coconut macaroons. Plus, each cookie is scratch-made in-house each morning.

Lady Ray’s Culinary Delights is located at 833 Harbor Boulevard, Unit 19 in Destin. For more information, call (850) 269-0763 or visit ladyrays.com.