How to Price Your Sugar Cookies TO MAKE PROFIT EFFICIENTLY | Make Your Home Based Bakery a Success!

[@HerLovesBooks]

You're so right about standing firm about the prices. Let them go elsewhere. Discounts always bring on regret and people who get discounts tend to be more demanding.

[@SarahGraceCookieCo]

I love your thoughts on simple cookies! You’re so right! No sugar Cookie is ever simple!

[@SweetDreamsBakeShoppe]

Yes! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@barbra429]

Hello, I have a question I’m hoping you can help me with please.
I am making my labels for my granola, bags etc. I am using white matte labels (actually sticker paper).
I am cutting them out with my Cricut machine.
Being that most of my products have some type of oil in them, whether it be from adding oil or from the nuts, I am concerned that the label will become greasy. My other concern is that the print on my labels will smear because I am printing them using an inkjet printer.
With all of that being said, does anyone have any tips for this or what do you do?
I have been applying clear contact paper to the labels, and then cutting them out. This is a bit much for each label, and I’m hoping it isn’t necessary.
I saw on a UA-cam video where someone uses Krylon UV Resistant Clear Acrylic Coating. I am hesitant to use this as I don’t want it to come in contact with the food product while being eaten.
I know weather-proof stickers are an option, but they are so expensive and I am trying to keep cost down.
Sorry to go on so long, but I wanted to give a clear explanation of my issue. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

[@ap2179]

Thanks for encouraging others to keep their prices FAIR and ensure they get paid for their TIME

[@clraffell]

Your cookies are outstanding. I'm a beginner and realise how time consuming this is! Each cookies takes concentration and the overheads and cleaning the kitchen mess is a different story! 😁

[@SweetDreamsBakeShoppe]

You’re so right about the clean up! It’s something we often don’t think about as “work”, but it sure takes up a lot of time. Not to mention the wear and tear on appliances and the kitchen in general!

[@melanytodd2929]

Hell, YES❣😊

[@takia06able]

I love how you assured us that we really need to be firm and charge according to our worth of time and efforts. 😀

[@SweetDreamsBakeShoppe]

Yes!! Always 💕

[@yolandacazer3989]

I appreciate your advice on pricing.
That is a big help because I definitely don't want to underprice or overprice.

[@SweetDreamsBakeShoppe]

You are so welcome, Yolanda!

[@verucasalt9182]

Well. Yes , the cookies are expensive but we are not talking about Mcvities digestives but a work of art . All your work is amazing and I’m in awe . 😮

[@gueritahernandez94]

THANK YOU for this video. I made Ghost Buster cookies for my sons 5th birthday and now all of a sudden I have my first 3 orders! Very detailed, loved the video and again, THANKS! 🤗

[@SweetDreamsBakeShoppe]

You are so welcome. Isn’t it great when it starts off so organically like that? I wish you all the best with it! 💕💕

[@gueritahernandez94]

@@SweetDreamsBakeShoppe Now im scrambling to come up with a name! Lol Thank you girl!🤗

[@KerryVoutan]

New here, never found a video explaining in details and I'm glad I found it. I'm 3 years in this cookie decorating world and only made it a business recently. Now that I have an idea on pricing, I'm definitely taking your advice and working my prices to suit.

[@SweetDreamsBakeShoppe]

Welcome to the sweetie fam, Kerry! Do you have an Instagram? I’d love to check out your work if you want to share :). I’m so glad you found this video useful. Happy baking 🥰

[@christianefaw9026]

I appreciate you making this video. I am doing a lot of research because my fiancé’s cookies are banger and I have so much confidence in her and I want us to start a business

[@SweetDreamsBakeShoppe]

Thanks so much for watching. Having your own cookie business is a lot of fun and I wish your fiancé all the best!! 🥰🥰

[@TwistedTiara]

I've just started doing cakes and I'm undercutting at the moment but after watching videos and so many of you bakers saying don't do discounts I have to put my foot down now. I've thought of the cookie side of things and may give it a go in a few month's time, thanks for your tips, it's all very valuable.

[@educ8dmind]

I like how you put emphasis on time as opposed to the cost of the ingredients and packaging

[@heartj.9158]

I love your channel thank you so much for doing this. You mentioned in one of your videos you've been doing this for more than 10 years and I feel so lucky to be able to see and learn already 10 years of experience by watching your videos and with practice of course I want to reach your level of artistry. Love love love your content!

[@jupiterscorpio4206]

I love your no nonsense approach thank you excellent content

[@SweetDreamsBakeShoppe]

I’m so glad you like it! Thanks 💕🥰

[@bonnipeat1351]

I love watching your videos they inspire me to keep my own baking dreams! You are so informative in this video and I appreciate your time! I know it’s valuable.

[@SweetDreamsBakeShoppe]

So glad you enjoyed the video, Bonni!

[@tscarnegie]

Such an awesome video! Thaaaaaank you! 🙏🏾
Not only did it help me with pricing but it calmed me of certain doubts I had about my pricing. Bless you!

[@SweetDreamsBakeShoppe]

You are so welcome! It can be tricky business that’s for sure. Happy baking 🥰

[@rhondahill6434]

Beautiful work. Thanks for all the GREAT TIPS❤.

[@keilyveras]

I really needed to hear this. Thank you so much for sharing! 🙏🏻

[@SweetDreamsBakeShoppe]

You are so very welcome :)

[@jamiebettis527]

I love your informative videos like this one.

[@kimchi8022]

This. THIS IS THE VIDEO IVE BEEN LOOKING FOR. You are an angel for making this. Thank you so much for giving out such amazing tips!!!

[@SweetDreamsBakeShoppe]

This makes my heart so happy! I wish you the best in your baking biz 🥰🍪

[@kimchi8022]

Honestly, if you ever decide to open up a workshop about cookie business 101 and some tips and tricks to save time. I will 100 percent fly from Texas to wherever you are just to attend and pay to be in that class!

[@SweetDreamsBakeShoppe]

@@kimchi8022 wow! What a huge compliment. I’ve never even thought of doing this! ❤️❤️

[@kimchi8022]

If you ever do, you know who to contact first haha! :)

[@shainazion4073]

Thank you, many people don't think of these things.

[@Mels1125]

I cant stop watching your videos. They're so helpful!!

[@SweetDreamsBakeShoppe]

💕💕💕

[@melanytodd2929]

... those customers who want 'simple '... need to make their own ❣🤣

[@cindyalexis616]

Absolutely!!! It’s never simple

[@minecraftqueen9076]

You will need a business license and depending on your state and local laws may need to rent a commercial kitchen. In a lot of states you cannot bake from your home kitchen as it's used for personal cooking as well. A separate kitchen in the home may be acceptable if it's only used for commercial uses.

[@noemid1458]

Thank you so much for all your amazing information I learned something from what you were saying about the pricing when I would buy ingredients I would just double the price and sometimes making a cake would take me 3 Days or more . not worth it ..so thank you for all your advice I'll keep it in mind next time I'm pricing a cake..🌻🌼💗👍

[@SweetDreamsBakeShoppe]

You are so welcome! Yes--that's a rule of thumb for other things, but definitely different when it comes to custom desserts!

[@mbrook4983]

thank you for this this has really helped me out as far as being a home baker. and figuring cost

[@SweetDreamsBakeShoppe]

You are so welcome! 🥰

[@theresabell2638]

This was soooo helpful. Your work is amazing 💯💓
Many thanks from New Zealand ❤

[@soniarosario6972]

This was very, very useful! Thanks!

[@bluegreen3870]

I started to sell my cookies and at the beginning I wasn't sure if I was charging the right price. Thank you so much for the video.
Your piping it is so so perfect 👌🏿. How do I improve me piping skills. Thank you 🤗 💚

[@SweetDreamsBakeShoppe]

Practice practice practice! Consistency of your royal icing is also key. 💕

[@melanytodd2929]

The win, for me, has been supplying a few bakeshops,... custom + stock.

[@cindyalexis616]

First I have to say your cookies are absolutely gorgeous God bless your talent I am a new baker starting out same thing I am not sure what to charge for cookies right now because I don’t know any better I’ve been charging $25 a dozen I don’t know if that’s too much? But I do work full-time I am trying to make and build my baking business literally painstaking slow you need money to make money so sometimes I only do a few orders I would like to get it really going again I am not a professional still learning basic

[@SweetDreamsBakeShoppe]

Thank you very much for your kind words. I would say if you’re still very new then $25 a dozen is fair still. It still takes ingredients, time to get those ingredients and time to decorate them.

[@shanicemckay6761]

I plan to do sugar cookies for a christmas promotion so this is really helpful. I actually got the idea from binge watching your videos everynight! :)

[@SweetDreamsBakeShoppe]

I love making Christmas cookies. Puts me in a festive mood! 🥰🥰

[@daphnejacobs4754]

Thank you!

[@janetfayard672]

Great advice! Thank you so much....your work is Gorgeous!💚

[@SweetDreamsBakeShoppe]

Thank you so much, Janet!

[@Mikobaby]

Thank you so much for this video! I needed to hear this today ❤️

[@SweetDreamsBakeShoppe]

So glad you enjoyed it!! Wishing you the best with your cookie biz 💕💕

[@paolagutierrez398]

Omg awesome video and wonderful explanation I'm just starting whit the cookies and cakes business haha and I learned to many things with your video thank you so much 😁

[@paolagutierrez398]

By the way I know it's not my idea but I think I'm gonna make my own stencil with cricut I just saw the one you used and I was thinking maybe I can make my own and charaaan tons of videos how to create them.....I try to price my cookies yesterday like you said and the lady never answered me back hahaha

[@PhagePinnock]

I really needed this video, thank you so much for the advices.

[@SweetDreamsBakeShoppe]

Good luck with your baking business!!

[@PhagePinnock]

@@SweetDreamsBakeShoppe Thank you so much

[@taizein1649]

Absolutely love this video. Thank you so much

[@SweetDreamsBakeShoppe]

You’re so welcome! 💕

[@Miss_Dani_DWhit]

This was so informative. Thank you for sharing.

[@SweetDreamsBakeShoppe]

So glad you enjoyed it, Danielle!

[@nataliaferreyra8047]

Hi! Thank you so much for the info. I was wondering if your prices are in US$. Your cookies are gorgeous 😍

[@oceanpov]

thank you for this video!

[@dianaolarte]

Great content! Thank you for the tips!

[@SweetDreamsBakeShoppe]

You are so welcome, Diana :)

[@dustynmann629]

Love all these tips!!

[@SweetDreamsBakeShoppe]

Thanks, Dustyn!!

[@paulineriaz4479]

Very informative thank you! Also your prices are cheap compared to the ones in UK!

[@victoriasuzuki8061]

Wow! Your cookies are amazing!!! 💕

[@SweetDreamsBakeShoppe]

Thanks so much, Victoria! 💕

[@laurensommers6444]

Love your channel 💕 Love from Australia 🇦🇺

[@SweetDreamsBakeShoppe]

Thank you!! 🥰

[@ibninkm3697]

Thank for the tips 🤟

[@darlenedegannes-yipying6593]

Hi, what is an acceptable average amount of time for the actual decorating of sugar cookies? For mid range designs?

[@katarzynapawlowicz-baryla4272]

Hello, just discovered your channel, love it, kisses from London 💕😘

[@SweetDreamsBakeShoppe]

Thank you so much!! 🥰🥰🥰

[@ssissifafa1209]

Il faut beaucoup de patience. Bravooo

[@SweetDreamsBakeShoppe]

💕💕

[@Ciudadmonitoscookies]

Thank you ❤️

[@opalskyartwork]

How do you package your cookies for shipping and how do you factor in the cost of shipping?

[@SweetDreamsBakeShoppe]

Great question! I will make a video regarding this topic. Thanks for the idea 🥰

[@froggycatgaming9785]

your cookies are soooo cute i love them

[@SweetDreamsBakeShoppe]

Thank you, Brooklyn!

[@denisemora3690]

Thanks very helpful

[@SweetDreamsBakeShoppe]

You’re welcome, Denise! 🥰

[@bulldogmamabulldogmama5555]

What brand of airbrush do you use?

[@clraffell]

Cookies are extremely time consuming task, royal icing colour mixing and consistencies, my goodness. I don't think anyone charges enough!

[@SweetDreamsBakeShoppe]

SO time consuming!!

[@wendycaicedo822]

Hi. I love your videos because they're so helpful. My question about pricing is: How do I factor pricing for different size cookies? Do I need to charge more if the cookie is bigger like 4in or 5in or more because it's small like 2in and it might be more difficult to work with? Thanks!

[@SweetDreamsBakeShoppe]

If it isn't a stock order (for example, a packet of mini cookies), then I generally like to keep my cookies around the same size because a smaller cookie doesn't necessarily mean 'less work'. If a customer really wants a particular sized cookie, I still maintain the same prices because for cookies, it's mostly about time rather than a small increase in the amount of product. Hope that helps, Wendy!

[@wendycaicedo822]

It does help a lot. Thanks for the quick response 🤗

[@carolinaives8363]

Thank you

[@SweetDreamsBakeShoppe]

Hope it helps!! 🥰💕

[@chefjamesskitchen7928]

Wow.....looks yummy and delicious 😋 my friend, you have a new sub...... 😀 hope to stay connected 👍 thanks

[@rubyc.4311]

Can you prebake and freeze cookies for bulk orders? Any good flavours you use other than regular sugar cookie recipe?

[@SweetDreamsBakeShoppe]

Here are some of my tips for freezing/storing items: ua-cam.com/video/wpdZOSzRGKA/v-deo.html
I have browned my butter for sugar cookies before and I will often add powdered flavourings like espresso powders or earl grey. I tend to shy away from less natural flavourings like extracts (other than vanilla) as I'm not a fan of the synthetic flavour as much.

[@lisaanderson5302]

Hi, sorry the miss spelling of your name. I want to ask do you give the recipe for the cookies. Thank you. Beautiful work

[@SweetDreamsBakeShoppe]

No worries! Yes, it can be found here: ua-cam.com/video/cYq_DPR1kMU/v-deo.html

[@DrLauraRPalmer]

i know thats right!! WHAT SHE SAID!

[@SweetDreamsBakeShoppe]

🥰🥰🥰

[@eunhalyons8030]

thanks for lots of brutal(?) tips. been very helpful.

[@SweetDreamsBakeShoppe]

You’re welcome! Hope they help you out 🥰

[@barbra429]

Hello, I have a question I’m hoping you can help me with please.
I am making my labels for my granola, bags etc. I am using white matte labels (actually sticker paper).
I am cutting them out with my Cricut machine.
Being that most of my products have some type of oil in them, whether it be from adding oil or from the nuts, I am concerned that the label will become greasy. My other concern is that the print on my labels will smear because I am printing them using an inkjet printer.
With all of that being said, does anyone have any tips for this or what do you do?
I have been applying clear contact paper to the labels, and then cutting them out. This is a bit much for each label, and I’m hoping it isn’t necessary.
I saw on a UA-cam video where someone uses Krylon UV Resistant Clear Acrylic Coating. I am hesitant to use this as I don’t want it to come in contact with the food product while being eaten.
I know weather-proof stickers are an option, but they are so expensive and I am trying to keep cost down.
Sorry to go on so long, but I wanted to give a clear explanation of my issue. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

[@SweetDreamsBakeShoppe]

Honestly, if I felt the labels were integral for my product, I would just buy them in bulk even though they're a bit more costly. You can always try to offset the cost a bit by adding this into your product cost. That's just me though--always looking for ways to increase efficiency and my free time where I can!

[@barbra429]

@@SweetDreamsBakeShoppe Thank you

[@lindaayala1091]

Smart cookie!!😂

[@SweetDreamsBakeShoppe]

💕💕

[@fabfoz]

Yasssss!!

[@SweetDreamsBakeShoppe]

🥰

[@romaysasanjida147]

I really need help
I have a baby shower cookie order of "medium size cookies" when i made them which are about 3-3.2 inches I feel like its too small? Like the baby bottle looks so small For $3 per cookie? How much would you charge? And also what size is a medium size cookie to you? Please help

[@SweetDreamsBakeShoppe]

So hard to say as I can’t see the cookie detailing...also “medium size” is incredibly vague. Don’t worry though-if you feel you can’t charge what you originally quoted just bring down the price a bit. No bakery in my area sells even stock cookies for less than $3.50 so I began to set that as my minimum, but I was also super clear if my cutters were small and usually customers would either accept the small sizing or opt for something else. Let me know what you decide!! 💕

[@romaysasanjida147]

@@SweetDreamsBakeShoppe thank you so much for the reply and help!
I did learn that I should be specific about my sizes for next time

[@romaysasanjida147]

I am Fusioncravings_ on Instagram
I created a carriage, bottle, bib and onsie with alternating sizes!

[@SweetDreamsBakeShoppe]

@@romaysasanjida147 Did everything turn out alright with your pricing?

[@romaysasanjida147]

@@SweetDreamsBakeShoppe unfortunately I feel that i priced it very low for $3 per cookie which varied from 3 inches- 4 inches with more than "simple" icing

[@Abyguayl]

Thx a lot, it’s really hard to know how much I can charged! Im so happy to find you. I’m at Lévis, Quebec and it’s not easy to make money 💰 So to get some advice from an other Canadian it’s really appreciated 😍 ❤️
I make 3 D cake you can also watch my IG Elykreation. I would love to make collab in the futur with others canadian home baker / cake designer. ( btw im french canadian) have a good day!🧁

[@SweetDreamsBakeShoppe]

I looked at your IG-that hippo carved cake is so cool!!

[@Abyguayl]

@@SweetDreamsBakeShoppe Thx a lot ❤️