April Cookie of the Month: Grapefruit Shortbread
Bright, buttery, and a little unexpected — just like spring.
My grandmother used to prepare half a grapefruit for me when I would be at her house in the morning. The smell of it — sharp and floral and just slightly bitter — still wakes something up in me. That memory is exactly why I chose this cookie for April.
The bright tartness of grapefruit does something a lemon never quite manages: it surprises you, every single time.
April feels like the right month for a cookie you won't find at any bakery counter. Grapefruit shortbread brings together the richest, most melt-in-your-mouth butter base with a citrus note that cuts right through it. It's the kind of thing that makes people stop mid-bite and ask what they're eating.
Grapefruit Shortbread Cookies made with locally sourced ingredients.
Wisconsin-sourced ingredients
Flour from Meadowlark Community Mill
Butter from Weyauwega Star Dairy
Vanilla from Cathy's Pure Vanilla Extract
Fine Wisconsin honey from Wilson's Honey Farm
55% local ingredient costs make these cookies Something Special from Wisconsin.
Orders ship April 13.
Choose your moon phase:
Just as the moon changes each month, so does our Cookie of the Month—featuring a seasonal flavor baked from scratch and available for a limited time.
When the cookie craving is at its fullest, this is the box to choose. The Full Moon Box is filled with a generous supply of our Cookie of the Month—perfect for gatherings, celebrations, or serious cookie lovers.
Approximately 18 cookies layered in box (may vary with cookie size).
We use locally sourced Wisconsin ingredients whenever possible. As a Cottage Bakery, we can only ship or deliver to addresses in the state of Wisconsin.
Don’t wait for the next moon—this flavor is only here for a short time. Order now and enjoy this month’s cookie before it disappears.
Just as the moon changes each month, so does our Cookie of the Month—featuring a seasonal flavor baked from scratch and available for a limited time.
Just like the half moon in the night sky, this box strikes a perfect balance. The Half Moon Box gives you plenty of our Cookie of the Month to share…or to keep all to yourself.
Approximately 12 cookies (count may vary with cookie size).
We use locally sourced Wisconsin ingredients whenever possible. As a Cottage Bakery, we can only ship or deliver to addresses in the state of Wisconsin.
Don’t wait for the next moon—this flavor is only here for a short time. Order now and enjoy this month’s cookie before it disappears.
Just as the moon changes each month, so does our Cookie of the Month—featuring a seasonal flavor baked from scratch and available for a limited time.
A perfect introduction to our Cookie of the Month. The Quarter Moon Box offers a small but satisfying taste of our featured flavor—just enough to brighten your day or share with someone special.
Approximately 4 or 5 cookies in box (may vary with cookie size).
We use locally sourced Wisconsin ingredients whenever possible. As a Cottage Bakery, we can only ship or deliver to addresses in the state of Wisconsin.
Don’t wait for the next moon—this flavor is only here for a short time. Order now and enjoy this month’s cookie before it disappears.
If you want something homemade, close to the land, and made to wake you up, I'd love to bake a box for you. Treat yourself, or someone you love, to a taste of spring.
March Cookie of the Month: Honey Walnut
Wilson’s Fine Wisconsin Honey, to be featured in our March Cookie of the Month.
March calls for something warm and golden from the oven.
This month’s cookie pairs the deep, complex sweetness of honey with rich Wisconsin butter and the bittersweet crunch of toasted walnuts. They’re cozy, nutty, and just sweet enough. The kind of cookie that feels right with a cup of cocoa while winter slowly loosens its grip.
I chose this recipe because I recently picked up honey from a high school classmate’s business, Wilson’s Honey Farm, and couldn’t wait to bake with it. Their honeycomb was just named Overall Best in Show at the North American Honeybee Expo, out of 1,200 entries.
Even better? It’s practically next door.
You can find their honey at Dam Paradise in Indianford, making this the closest to home we’ve ever sourced an ingredient.
And it’s not the only local star.
These cookies also feature flour from Meadowlark Community Mill , butter from Weyauwega Star Dairy, and handcrafted vanilla from Cathy’s Pure Vanilla Extract. Altogether, Wisconsin ingredients account for 90% of the cost of every batch.
That commitment to local sourcing is what makes Twelve Moons Baking cookies Something Special from Wisconsin.
Baking with honey always makes me smile for another reason, too. My grandfather designed the classic honey bear bottle for a plastics company, and I still keep a little collection of empty bears above my kitchen cabinets. As these cookies bake, I’ll be thinking of him.
March orders ship or deliver March 16. Choose your moon phase:
Quarter Moon sampler (5–6 cookies)
Half Moon box (about a dozen)
Full Moon box (about 18)
Subscriptions receive 20% off, and orders placed by March 15 make the first shipment.
If you’re craving something homemade and close to the land, I’d love to bake a box for you. Treat yourself, or someone you love, to a little honeyed sweetness to welcome spring.
Honey Walnut Cookies
February Cookie of the Month: Strawberries & Cream
Strawberries & Cream cookies made with locally sourced Wisconsin ingredients.
February’s Cookie of the Month is a Valentine in cookie form: Strawberries & Cream. Soft and sweet, these cookies taste like a strawberry milkshake, with cream cheese flavored baking bits adding a rich, tangy dimension.
I chose this recipe for February after a co-worker recently reminisced about trying these cookies in December. “Those strawberry cookies were so good!” she said.
The Strawberries & Cream cookie is my own creation, first baked in 2024. It has quickly become a favorite, especially for my daughter’s boyfriend, who makes a beeline for them at our annual cookie party.
I make these cookies using Wisconsin ingredients, including Meadowlark Community Mill flour from Ridgeway, rich Weyauwega butter from central Wisconsin, Cathy’s Pure Vanilla Extract handcrafted north of Madison, and S&R cage-free eggs from Whitewater. Wisconsin products make up 51% of the ingredient cost for these cookies, reflecting my commitment to using local ingredients in my baking. This makes Twelve Moons Baking cookies Something Special from Wisconsin.
Cookies will ship or be delivered on February 9, just in time for Valentine’s Day. Choose between three box sizes when placing an order:
Quarter Moon sampler (5 to 6 cookies)
Half Moon box (about a dozen cookies)
Full Moon box (about 18 cookies)
Subscriptions receive 20% off. Orders placed by February 8 will be included in the first shipment.
Consider this your invitation to treat yourself, or someone you love, to something homemade. I hope these Strawberries & Cream cookies bring a little sweetness, care, and joy to your February.
January’s Cookie of the Month: Snickerdoodles
Home-baked Snickerdoodles made with locally sourced Wisconsin flour, butter, vanilla and eggs.
January’s cookie of the month is the one my co-workers asked for again and again last month: Snickerdoodles. I started several shifts recently with colleagues greeting me with, “Can you bring in more Snickerdoodles? I can’t get enough of those!” When a cookie inspires that kind of enthusiasm, it earns a spot of honor.
These Snickerdoodles are soft, chewy, and comforting in the very best way. Their flavor is elevated by the fresh, locally milled flour I use in the recipe. If you’ve never tried cookies made with locally milled flour, you may be surprised by the difference. It adds a depth of flavor and a tender texture that industrial flour simply can’t match.
Each batch is made with ingredients sourced close to home: Meadowlark Community Mill flour from Ridgeway, rich Weyauwega butter from central Wisconsin, Cathy’s Pure Vanilla Extract handcrafted just north of Madison, and S&R cage-free eggs from Whitewater. When you add it all up, 57% of the ingredient cost for these Snickerdoodles is for Wisconsin products.
Cookies will be shipped or delivered mid-month. This can be something cozy to look forward to during what can be a long, cold month in Wisconsin. Choose a Quarter Moon sampler, a Half Moon box (about a dozen cookies), or a Full Moon box (about 18 cookies). Subscriptions receive 20% off. Place your order by January 14 to be included in the January shipment.
I hope these Snickerdoodles bring you a little comfort, warmth, and sweetness this January.
New in the Bakery Shop: We’ve just added 11 new cookie varieties, bringing the total to 30 cookies available for special order. For each of these cookies, at least half of the ingredient cost supports Wisconsin producers. Because baking locally matters to us.
Pistachio Wedding Cakes
Pistachio Wedding Cakes
December’s cookie of the month is one of my most cherished recipes: Pistachio Wedding Cakes.
These tender, buttery cookies rolled in powdered sugar are packed with flavor, and are one of the most popular cookies I have made for family and friends. They are my sister-in-law’s favorite. A double-batch of these disappears quickly at every holiday gathering we host.
I use Meadowlark Community Mill flour from Ridgeway, Wisconsin; rich Weyauwega butter, from Central Wisconsin; and Cathy’s Pure Vanilla Extract, handcrafted north of Madison, to bake these cookies. If you add up the cost of each ingredient, 68 percent comes from Wisconsin.
The cookies will ship or be delivered mid-month so they arrive just in time for Christmas. Choose a Quarter Moon sampler, a Half Moon box (about a dozen cookies), or a Full Moon box (about 18 cookies). And if you join the cookie-of-the-month subscription, you’ll save 20%.
I hope these sweet little cookies bring as much joy to your home as I feel when baking them. Here’s to baking up a little happiness with Wisconsin ingredients!