Playing with Dough

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Gayle did a beautiful job on the cookies she made for my mother's 90th birthday, not only did they look beautiful they tasted delicious Thank you again

I ordered cookies about 3 months in advance and they turned out great! Very cute and tasty. Gayle asked many questions to iron out the details and to be clear on what I wanted. Directions for pick up were given and the cookies came out just how I had hoped.

Amiee M.

I ordered the Rice Krispie pops for a trade show at the convention center- as a hand out for the attendees. Gayle was wonderful to work with- I coordinated with her from NY. She did custom colors to match our company colors and delivered them to me at the convention center. They were perfect and delicious- very fresh and soft. A big hit at the trade show. if I'm in San Jose again for work, I'll be sure to give her a call.

Ter L.

I reached out to 2 local bakers whom I found on Yelp in need of custom cookies for my baby shower event. Out of the two businesses, Playing With Dough was the only one who seemed interested in what my needs/wants were. I reached out to PWD via email and got a reply from the business owner, Gayle, pretty quickly. I let her know of all the details regarding the date of my event and provided her with the bear cookie image I wanted replicated. She was able to give me a quote for by the dozen and also offered me a design that she had previously worked on. As an added perk, Playing With Dough has an Instagram account loaded with all of Gayle's personal work. You are more than welcome to get ideas from there or customize things to your liking. HER WORK IS PHENOMENAL!! Once ordering is established, a deposit is due or you can pay in full. Payment can be made via Venmo which adds to the ease and convenience of working with this business. I reached out to Gayle about 5 days before my actual event and asked about how we would go about picking up the order. She was very detailed and flexible when it came to finding a time that worked for the both of us. Gayle was also kind enough to send me a finished photo of the cookies made one day prior to pickup ito keep me updated. 5/5 stars, I won't hesitate to do business with them again. The cookies may have been more expensive than the other business I contacted but the quality and customer service provided is spectacular. Shoutout to the other business for brushing me off during my initial inquiry and making it such an easy decision to go with Gayle :D

Amy B.

Most beautiful cookies Gayle made for my girlfriends baby shower. The cookies were so stunning and tasted even better than they looked. Thank you Gayle for such a stellar experience and we will definitely be using Gayle for all our future parties and events!

E L.

I am thrilled with the cookies I purchased from Playing with Dough! The ordering process was so easy. Gayle had some pictures from previous graduations that I could choose from. I also wanted a Banana Slug ( that is the mascot of my daughter's university) and Gayle found an adorable slug. On one of the "grad" designs she offered 2 choices, one cuter than the next. On my delivery day I was so eager to pick them up and they were more beautiful than I imagined! Before bringing them to my daughter I had to do a taste test and the cookies are delicious!! I am so happy I ordered with Gayle, the cookies exceeded my expectations!

Handcrafted "Berry First Birthday" cookies.

Kendra G.

Easily the most delicious and beautiful cookies I've ever ordered! Gayle from Playing With Dough made ordering cookies for my daughters first birthday so easy and effortless! They are priced well, taste delicious, and look AMAZING! Not to mention the professionalism and easy pick up option! I would order cookies here time and time again!

Linda L.

Gayle was SO wonderful! She listened and made recommendations, and provided an accurate price list every time. She takes venmo and you can pick up from her lovely home! My guests were in love with the cookies, the details, and the perfection. Though originally two of my cookies, the background color got swapped, it worked out in the end. Gayle made sure to communicate with me before finishing the final product. Highly recommended!!!

Tiffany T.

Gayle exceeded my expectations and was very easy to communicate with. I wanted Peter Rabbit cookies for my sister's baby shower and I had sent her a photo of how I wanted the cookies to look like. Lo and behold, she was able to recreate the cookies! They were adorable and way too cute to eat! Her prices are reasonable considering how much work she has to put into the details of the cookies. Anyway, if you're looking for custom personalized cookies, I highly recommend her! Thank you so much, Gayle!

Gayle was accommodating to my last-minute order and quick to communicate. I was very happy with the result: the cookies were delicious and beautifully decorated.

We've had cookies, cake pops, and krispies made for multiple events and have been nothing but please with how beautiful AND delicious the sweets have been. Gayle does an amazing job and is so easy to communicate with. She accepts Venmo and offers delivery!

A total miss and mess. First off no customer service what so ever. Second I personally picked the cookies up prior to her email mentioning to be very careful as cookies are fragile and break. I seen three cracked cookies in the box even before picking the box up from where they were left on porch. To top it off One of the broken cookies has a piece of hair as you can see in the picture. Colors were sent and the results not close. That is a lame excuse for not doing a good job for a cookie that can be replaced. I don't like to complain but this is Bad.

Custom Christmas cookies for my husband's business :)

Wendy B.

I reached out to Gayle because I wanted to surprise my husband with some custom sugar cookies for my his business. I wanted to create something he could take to his customers at Christmas time that would be memorable and fun! I had followed Playing with Dough on Insta for a while and thought that Christmas is a great time for sugar cookies, so I sent her a message. Gayle was so easy to work with, and handled everything quickly and through email. We didn't even meet until I went to pick up the cookies. The cookies were a hit! My husband was surprised and LOVED the design (and eating them). He loved showing them off to his customers and even our family wanted their own! If you've been considering getting custom sugar cookies, then I definitely recommend Playing with Dough! Excellent work! I'll be back :)

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Gayle did a great job for my friend's baby shower cookies. They were so well done and also very tasty. I'm excited to have also booked her for my son's birthday cookies, and I'll definitely consider her again for other occasions. The ordering process was very smooth. Gayle was very responsive and payment / pickup was easy. No issues at all. She also asked very detailed, thoughtful questions about my preference for the designs, such as color, type of writing, etc. For both events I really didn't have a strong preference. For me, just ordering custom cookies is nice enough and I don't care about matching the specific color to the invite, but for those who do, she is definitely very detail oriented and considerate. read more

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If you're looking for beautiful and delicious cookies, Playing with Dough is a must! The cookies turned out exactly like I expected and they tasted good too!! Gayle was very easy to work with and had some great ideas. We had a Mamma Mia themed engagement party. read more

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If you're looking for custom sugar cookies, look no further! Gayle is the real deal when it comes to custom sugar cookies. She created custom cookies for my baby shower fitting the theme "A Little Hatchling is on the Way" (baby sea turtle theme) and they came out perfect! I simply shared a photo of our invitation graphic and she took over the rest of the design work. I couldn't be happier with the end result. Many of the guests at the event gave compliments and asked where we ordered from. In addition to her creativity, her responsiveness over email was professional and prompt. She also provided easy to follow instructions for pick-up. I will certainly order from her in the future for any event I host. read more

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I ordered cookies for my best friends baby shower earlier this year. They were amazing! The design was exactly what I had asked for and arrived on time. We additionally asked for 'Gluten Free' cookies and they flavor was still perfection. Perfect & creative design with unique detail on each cookie and they tasted great. I would order again. Highly recommended. read more

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Gayle did a beautiful job on the cookies she made for my mother's 90th birthday, not only did they look beautiful they tasted delicious Thank you again read more

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I ordered cookies about 3 months in advance and they turned out great! Very cute and tasty. Gayle asked many questions to iron out the details and to be clear on what I wanted. Directions for pick up were given and the cookies came out just how I had hoped. read more

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Amiee M.

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I ordered the Rice Krispie pops for a trade show at the convention center- as a hand out for the attendees. Gayle was wonderful to work with- I coordinated with her from NY. She did custom colors to match our company colors and delivered them to me at the convention center. They were perfect and delicious- very fresh and soft. A big hit at the trade show. if I'm in San Jose again for work, I'll be sure to give her a call. read more

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So glad to hear they were a hit, Amiee!! Thanks for taking the time…

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Ter L.

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I reached out to 2 local bakers whom I found on Yelp in need of custom cookies for my baby shower event. Out of the two businesses, Playing With Dough was the only one who seemed interested in what my needs/wants were. I reached out to PWD via email and got a reply from the business owner, Gayle, pretty quickly. I let her know of all the details regarding the date of my event and provided her with the bear cookie image I wanted replicated. She was able to give me a quote for by the dozen and also offered me a design that she had previously worked on. As an added perk, Playing With Dough has an Instagram account loaded with all of Gayle's personal work. You are more than welcome to get ideas from there or customize things to your liking. HER WORK IS PHENOMENAL!! Once ordering is established, a deposit is due or you can pay in full. Payment can be made via Venmo which adds to the ease and convenience of working with this business. I reached out to Gayle about 5 days before my actual event and asked about how we would go about picking up the order. She was very detailed and flexible when it came to finding a time that worked for the both of us. Gayle was also kind enough to send me a finished photo of the cookies made one day prior to pickup ito keep me updated. 5/5 stars, I won't hesitate to do business with them again. The cookies may have been more expensive than the other business I contacted but the quality and customer service provided is spectacular. Shoutout to the other business for brushing me off during my initial inquiry and making it such an easy decision to go with Gayle :D read more

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Amy B.

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Most beautiful cookies Gayle made for my girlfriends baby shower. The cookies were so stunning and tasted even better than they looked. Thank you Gayle for such a stellar experience and we will definitely be using Gayle for all our future parties and events! read more

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I am thrilled with the cookies I purchased from Playing with Dough! The ordering process was so easy. Gayle had some pictures from previous graduations that I could choose from. I also wanted a Banana Slug ( that is the mascot of my daughter's university) and Gayle found an adorable slug. On one of the "grad" designs she offered 2 choices, one cuter than the next. On my delivery day I was so eager to pick them up and they were more beautiful than I imagined! Before bringing them to my daughter I had to do a taste test and the cookies are delicious!! I am so happy I ordered with Gayle, the cookies exceeded my expectations! read more

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Late review. Found this on Yelp as I was researching customized cookies for my friend's baby shower. There are ample selections. And they were all so cute! Was definitely a stunner. We got cookie and cream flavored cookies (mother to be's request) and it wasn't the best taste. I'm a believer in safe sugar cookies. But for the looks as party favors, it was a major win. Prices were super reasonable. Paid extra for the packaging. Worth it. Communication, payment and pick up were a breeze. read more

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Kendra G.

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Easily the most delicious and beautiful cookies I've ever ordered! Gayle from Playing With Dough made ordering cookies for my daughters first birthday so easy and effortless! They are priced well, taste delicious, and look AMAZING! Not to mention the professionalism and easy pick up option! I would order cookies here time and time again! read more

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Gayle M.

So glad you loved them!

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Linda L.

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Gayle was SO wonderful! She listened and made recommendations, and provided an accurate price list every time. She takes venmo and you can pick up from her lovely home! My guests were in love with the cookies, the details, and the perfection. Though originally two of my cookies, the background color got swapped, it worked out in the end. Gayle made sure to communicate with me before finishing the final product. Highly recommended!!! read more

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Gayle exceeded my expectations and was very easy to communicate with. I wanted Peter Rabbit cookies for my sister's baby shower and I had sent her a photo of how I wanted the cookies to look like. Lo and behold, she was able to recreate the cookies! They were adorable and way too cute to eat! Her prices are reasonable considering how much work she has to put into the details of the cookies. Anyway, if you're looking for custom personalized cookies, I highly recommend her! Thank you so much, Gayle! read more

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Gayle was accommodating to my last-minute order and quick to communicate. I was very happy with the result: the cookies were delicious and beautifully decorated. read more

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We've had cookies, cake pops, and krispies made for multiple events and have been nothing but please with how beautiful AND delicious the sweets have been. Gayle does an amazing job and is so easy to communicate with. She accepts Venmo and offers delivery! read more

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Gayle M.

Thank you! They were fun to make!!

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Gayle is such a great person to do business with, the accuracy and detail she does on these lovely cookies is beyond. She is great to work with and my go too. Thank you Gayle!! I highly recommend her. read more

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A total miss and mess. First off no customer service what so ever. Second I personally picked the cookies up prior to her email mentioning to be very careful as cookies are fragile and break. I seen three cracked cookies in the box even before picking the box up from where they were left on porch. To top it off One of the broken cookies has a piece of hair as you can see in the picture. Colors were sent and the results not close. That is a lame excuse for not doing a good job for a cookie that can be replaced. I don't like to complain but this is Bad. read more

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Gayle M.

Hi Jose — I'm so sorry you and Ty had such a bad experience. I really…

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Wendy B.

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I reached out to Gayle because I wanted to surprise my husband with some custom sugar cookies for my his business. I wanted to create something he could take to his customers at Christmas time that would be memorable and fun! I had followed Playing with Dough on Insta for a while and thought that Christmas is a great time for sugar cookies, so I sent her a message. Gayle was so easy to work with, and handled everything quickly and through email. We didn't even meet until I went to pick up the cookies. The cookies were a hit! My husband was surprised and LOVED the design (and eating them). He loved showing them off to his customers and even our family wanted their own! If you've been considering getting custom sugar cookies, then I definitely recommend Playing with Dough! Excellent work! I'll be back :) read more

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Gayle M.

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I just received the "zinnia" cookie gift from my daughter, Tara for mothers day. They are beautiful. I love this gift. read more

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Tasha M.

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Gayle is a fantastic baker! Cookies has amazing flavor and were perfect! I had found some cookies on Pinterest for a baby shower I was having and she was able to perfectly replicate them! Everyone was beyond amazed at my party :) Payment very easy with VenMo! Thank you! read more

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Isaac S.

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Absolutely gorgeous Cocomelon design cookies! Gayle was really friendly and communicative. She was willing to answer any question I had which made the ordering process super easy. Everything was clean and perfect. Thank you so much! Will definitely be reaching out again in the near future. read more

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Gayle M.

Thanks so much Isaac! It’s comments like yours that keep me…

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Gayle put together a set of 16 hand made, decorated, and individually packaged cookies for my bridal party to be. From the moment of contact, Gayle has been prompt and clear about her services. She was awesome about following up with me to confirm proofs of the designs and completion timeline. Her professionalism, artwork, and presentation definitely set her a part from other cookie companies in the San Jose area. THANK YOU GAYLE FOR MY BEAUTIFUL PROPOSAL COOKIES! read more

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Gayle M.

Thanks so much!!! I’m thrilled you are pleased with them!!

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Lien T.

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FINALLY--I was able to book Gayle for a party! I actually tried a couple of times in the past to book her; however, I was unsuccessful as I had planned too late and she was all booked. We were planning our baby shower this time and I knew I had to reach out in advance to ensure availability. Lucky us, Gayle was available! Communication and planning was seamless, as she was quick to respond to every message. I sent a few photos of what we had envisioned and she made the cookies just as we had hoped for and more! I was especially impressed with not just how they looked, but how delicious they tasted as well! Highly recommend! read more

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Rio C.

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I am so happy I ordered from Gayle! Easy to communicate with, will work with whatever design you want and very fast response. I knew I wanted sugar cookies for my baby shower but hers was more than that. Super creative and the orange cardamom cookie flavor is worth a try! Delicious and lovely cookies! Thanks Gayle, I will be ordering from you again definitely! I also love that they have delivery option, very convenient read more

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Thank you so so much for the absolutely gorgeous cookies you made for my sisters shower. Everyone loved them. I've seen lots of cookies but truly none as gorgeous as yours. One thing in particular I think your are so much better at the rest at is your writing. It is perfect! And everything is so clean and precise. 10/10 recommend! read more

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Gayle was super easy to work with and order from. She emailed me back right away with 3 options to fit my theme. The cookies were so cute and the little details on them (the shiny gold, the tiny dots) made them look extra special. Follow her on Instagram to see how talented she is! read more

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Overdue review but here it is. I want to start off with the design of the sugar cookies I ordered from Gayle. The theme of my sons Birthday/Baptism was "Charro Style" so she really nailed the cookie! The cookie size is great and the taste of the cookie is really good! Everyone loved the cookies. Also, her response time is quick once you place an order through the website. Thank you Gayle! read more

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Gayle M.

Thank you, Bianca! I loved doing your cookies!

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Lori C.

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Beautiful, delicious, exactly as requested. Gayle was a pleasure to work with, and checked to get the details just right. I strongly recommend! read more

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Gayle M.

Thanks so much, Lori! Hope the day was perfect!

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Tracy M.

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If you want absolutely gorgeous cookies and/or really yummy cookies, Gayle's PlayingwithDough is your company. She will individually seal the cookies if you want. We have ordered three times now for ourselves and our neighbors during this Covid-19 year. The cookies are so beautiful you might not want to eat them. But do! So yummy! read more

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Had a great and easy over all experience with Gayle. She responds quickly and delivers quality product. I had sent her a picture of the baby onesie I wanted to order for a baby shower I was throwing for my brother and his wife. They came out beautiful and just like the photo I had sent over for reference. Lastly, the cookies were bigger than I had expected (such a nice surprise!) Thank you Gayle! read more

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got Gayle's cookies for my baby shower! Make sure you check her website because she gets booked fast! I sent an email and online inquiry and got a response back quickly. Communication has been via email and she's always quick to reply. As soon as you order you send a deposit. And that secured your date. i sent her pictures of the cookies i wanted, and the flavor and color choices. I chose the standard sugar cookie. And had each cookie sealed, but didn't need the whole ribbon thing but she does offer that as well! i will say that the week of she will finalize details with you. pick up is easy at a san jose location. And she was super nice! it is hard to find someone who makes cookies look awesome and still taste good! And she does just that! loved the taste of the sugar cookie didn't taste stale or old! and it wasn't too sweet either! i would recommend her in a heart beat and also keep her in mind for future events! read more

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I just placed my order! Gayle is sooo sweet, really patient and communicated so well with me as I was trying to figure out what I wanted. Looking at her previous customer reviews everyone seemed over the moon this made it easy for me to pick to help with treats!! Thank you Gayle for your everything!!! If you are curious what I asked for here is a picture bwlo read more

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We loved the cookies from Playing with Dough! We got the cookies for our daughter's baptism and Gayle did an amazing job. The design was beautiful and extremely well executed - very professional! The cookies were also super tasty! We got a ton of compliments on them from our guests and they were a hit at the party. We definitely will be coming back for our future cookie needs!! read more

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Easy communication, payment and pickup process. Beautiful presentation and will definitely be a WOW factor for your celebration! read more

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Gayle M.

So glad you enjoyed them!!

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Honestly the best cookies I've had in the state... nay the country! Great service too! read more

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I have used Gayle twice now, once for Christmas cookies and again for my daughter's first birthday. Both times were AMAZING. Gayle's cookies taste amazing and the details are incredible. I and my guests were blown away with the beauty of the cookies for both occasions. The cookies were too pretty to eat... almost ;). Thank you Gayle for making both occasions so special for us. We will see you again soon for sure. read more

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Gayle M.

Kellie thank you so much for the kind words!!

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Leslie T.

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I ordered cookies for a bridal shower that I was hosting & I was SO happy with the end result. Gayle has such amazing talent & I am so thankful that I found her. The cookies were the center of attention & talk of the entire shower! I can't wait to order cookies from Gayle for every event from this day forward!! I HIGHLY recommend Playing with Dough for any occasion. The cookies were phenomenal!!! read more

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I ordered some otter-shaped cookies from Gayle for my baby shower, and they came out amazing! They looked exactly like what I wanted and were delicious as well. She also paired them with cake pops, all matching the theme and colors of the invitations, and those were also absolutely delicious, all my guests loved them!! I hope to have more reasons to plan events and order more cookies from Gayle again :) read more

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Amina M.

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Found Gayle on Yelp & so happy I did! Ordered 16 normal sized cookies and a dozen minis. Gayle was extremely helpful and did an amazing job! The colors and design matches my event perfectly. The designs were super cute and the heat sealed packaging kept the cookies fresh till my event. She was super flexible and was able to accommodate me moving up the date. Will definitely order from her again! read more

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San Jose, CA 95124
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Hours

What time does Playing with Dough open?

Playing with Dough opens at 8:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Playing with Dough close?

Playing with Dough closes at 5:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Playing with Dough take Bitcoin?

No, Playing with Dough does not take Bitcoin.

Does Playing with Dough take credit cards?

Yes, Playing with Dough takes credit cards.

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Does Playing with Dough have catering options?

Yes, Playing with Dough does have catering options.

Indoor Amenities

Does Playing with Dough allow dogs?

No, Playing with Dough does not allow dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Playing with Dough have bike parking?

Yes, Playing with Dough has bike parking.

Does Playing with Dough have parking?

Yes, Playing with Dough has parking options. Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is Playing with Dough wheelchair accessible?

No, Playing with Dough is not wheelchair accessible.

From the Business

Specialties

Playing with Dough cookies makes delicious and beautiful custom decorated cookies to make life's special moments more memorable! All out of cookies are designed and baked to order using only the best ingredients. Celebrating a baby? We do gender reveal cookies, baby shower cookies, and christening cookies! A wedding in your future? We do shower cookies, wedding favor cookies, and more! We also do custom birthday cookies, thank you cookies and cookies just to make someone's day special! Our cookie art is done on freshly baked sugar cookies, chocolate, and seasonal cookies! Prices start at $72/dz, with a 2 dozen minimum. See our website for more info and examples!! Follow me on Instagram to see my latest creations! Note this is an online business not a storefront. Also I'm often booked out 4 weeks or more ... my limited production schedule fills quickly so please order as early as possible.

History

Established in 2016.

I've been making decorated cookies for many, many years, but only after I retired from a high-tech job was able to start a cookie business! It makes me so happy to see how excited customers are when they see their cookies, and to sometimes get photos from their event. There is nothing quite as unique as custom decorated cookies!

Meet the Business Owner: Gayle M.

I started Playing with Dough Cookies after many, many years of .... playing with dough! But seriously, I love baking and decorating cookies, and my goal is simple -- I want to help you celebrate life's moments with beautiful and delicious, custom decorated cookies.

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“If you want absolutely gorgeous cookies and/or really yummy cookies, Gayle's PlayingwithDough is your company.”

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Tania B.

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8 years ago

I had a rather last minute come request and Gayle came through with the most perfect Coco themed cookies!! They were even better than the photo I referenced and everyone commented on how cute and tasty they were. She was very accommodating and I'll definitely use Playing with Dough for all my parties! read more

Katherine B.

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9 years ago

WOW! No matter the occasion, Gayle can create the perfect cookie for your event! They are both delicious and adorable. These cookies will be the perfect addition to your party for friends and family gatherings. read more

Helen G.

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9 years ago

Playing with Dough is amazing. The detail on the cookies is so much more than what you find at high-end bakeries. Every season has some special designs, and they always taste GREAT!! read more

Joellen R.

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7 years ago

This was my first experience ordering from Gayle. She was very helpful and the cookies turned out great. I will definitely order from her again read more

Laurell G.

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9 years ago

Ordered some cookies for my son's meet and greet. They were beautiful and delicious. I would not hesitate to order more!

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