I had noticed this cute little café in West Village called Janie’s Life-changing Baked Goods. In the window, there was a sign mentioning something about pie-crust cookies, which I googled, and found out were cookies made like tiny pies with flaky crust, and filling and all.
That sounded like something I’d want to try, so I went inside to have a closer look. In addition to pie crust cookies, there was also a selection of regular cookies and everything looked delicious, so how was I to choose? I asked the girl behind the counter what she would suggest that I ordered, and she said that I should definitely get one of the Pie Crust Cookies, and that her personal favorite was the one with apple filling, so I gave that one a try. I also got a S’mores cookie, which looked tempting, and since it was a really hot day, I ordered a glass of hibiscus iced tea to wash it all down.
The pie crust cookie was definitely the star. It wasn’t overly sweet, which I really like, and the flavor and texture really captured all the best elements from a pie and a cookie. The S’mores cookie was more traditional, and a bit too sweet for my taste, so I brought most of it back home to eat later, and it’s gone now:)
Fun fact: Later that day, I told Tina about Janie’s Life-changing Baked Goods, and it turned out that Tina is also a big fan and that she has ordered Janie’s pie crust cookies online several times🙂
I was curious about what was so life-changing about Janie’s baked goods, so I did a little research, and it turns out that Janie’s Life-Changing Baked Goods is far more than just a bakery. After grappling with addiction and homelessness in her early twenties, Janie turned to baking as an act of self-care. A $35 handheld mixer sparked a journey that evolved into a flourishing business. Despite never intending to become an entrepreneur, Janie rose to the challenge, fueled by the joy her treats brought to others. She’s now famous for her Pie Crust Cookie which has won number of awards, but what really sets her apart is her commitment to social good. Janie provides second chances through employment, teaches baking to underprivileged youth, and donates generously to her community.
