About Cookies and Chill

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Hi! My name is Mitzi Avila. I'm the owner and head baker of Cookies and Chill. I'm a restless 35-year-old entrepreneur from Leon Guanajuato, México. In 2019, I created Cookies and Chill while eating freshly baked cookies, chillin', and watching Netflix on my favorite cozy couch in Richmond, VA. My passion for baking cookies and enjoying them anytime gave me the idea that creating my brand and baking from-home goodies for everyone around me could be fantastic. 

Earlier in 2010, when I was studying at the university, I was selected to travel to Tokyo as an International Exchange student. That's how I got passionate, and I learned from my Japanese friends about this great country, its food, and the art behind its baked goodies.

My beloved country, Mexico, is definitely the most significant influence in flavors, textures, and, for sure, colors. That's why you can find the lovely Tres Leches cake and my favorite sweet bread, the Mexican Conchas.

 During the pandemic in 2020, while I was still in Richmond, VA, I was thrilled to be recognized by Richmond Magazine as one of the best small local bakeries in town! I’m so excited to share this unique article with you. It’s something I hold dear and cherish with all my heart. Thank you for being part of this sweet journey! Read the article here!

In 2023, a friend told me about an exciting baking contest organized by the Blanton Museum, one of my absolute favorite places in the city! I was over the moon and couldn’t wait to dive in, spending days planning and perfecting my baked masterpiece. 

I’m thrilled to share the video of the baking process with you right here, and I invite you to check out the Blanton Museum’s website here, and proudly Cookies and Chill has been the 2023 and 2024 winner from this contest! . It was a pleasure to be part of the Tribezza Magazine mention in one of their articles,that I invite you to check out here, and the Family Style Magazine that you can read here. 

It’s been an incredible journey, and I’m grateful for your support! 

Now, in 2024, one of my best sellers is my fluffy and light Japanese Cheesecake, which remains my customers' all-time favorite. I just recently baked my 5,250th cake!

Every season, I give free rein to my imagination to develop new and exciting internationally-inspired seasonal recipes. These days, my menu includes my signature Japanese Cheesecake in different flavors, my delicious French Crepe Cakes, fast sales of Mexican Conchas delightful pound cakes, and over 30 varieties of cream and jam-filled cookies, among many other baked goodies available in regular, gluten-free, dairy-free, and/or sugar-free! 

I believe that serving the community is an essential part of my business. I created "Support our Community," which I support through different and exclusive baked goodies and associations like Austin Pets Alive and Love-A-Bull ATX.

Thanks for your business! I appreciate your trust in me to bake a part of my heart for you.