MADD T‑Shirt Campaign: A Family’s Message on Impaired Driving
A Toronto family launched a Grad/MADD T-shirt fundraiser after losing a brother to a suspected impaired driver. The shirts raise funds for MADD Canada and spread a cle...
Toronto Dessert Blog
by Carla's Cookie Box
🍪 Behind the Scenes of Our Toronto Dessert Blog
Welcome to the official Toronto dessert blog from the team at Carla’s Cookie Box! We’re so happy you’re here. Whether you found us while searching for gift ideas, looking for butter tarts, or planning a corporate event, you’ve come to the right place for something a little sweeter.
Holiday Fair in the Square 2018 — Carla’s Cookie Box
Carla’s Cookie Box returned to Holiday Fair in the Square 2018, showcased on Breakfast Television Toronto, and continues to use local farmers and artisans for top-qual...
Pumpkin Spice Whoopies Recipe & Story
Carla created her Pumpkin Spice Whoopies after a chance interview. The pumpkin-spiced cakes with Swiss meringue buttercream and caramel quickly became a customer favou...
Carla’s Cookie Box: Butter Tarts Made with Local Ingredients
Carla’s Cookie Box uses local dairy, eggs, and seasonal fruit to make small-batch butter tarts. Find her at markets and festivals, and taste the difference.
Carla’s Cookie Box Named One of Ontario’s Top 10 Butter Tarts
Carla’s Cookie Box earned a spot on FoodNetwork.ca’s Top 10 Butter Tarts in Ontario for its classic, buttery filling and flaky crust. Read why locals love these tarts.
Easter Butter Tarts
Carla’s colourful Easter butter tarts use local ingredients and family-made care. Find them at Ontario festivals or order her award-winning tarts online.
Holiday Fair in the Square 2017 — Carla’s Cookie Box
Carla's Cookie Box returned to Holiday Fair in the Square 2017, sharing award-winning butter tarts, supporting Epilepsy Toronto, and showcasing locally sourced ingredi...
Behind the Scenes of Our Toronto Dessert Blog
Welcome to the official Toronto dessert blog from the team at Carla’s Cookie Box! We’re so happy you’re here. Whether you found us while searching for gift ideas, looking for butter tarts, or planning a corporate event, you’ve come to the right place for something a little sweeter.
At Carla’s Cookie Box, we believe desserts should feel personal. Every butter tart, every custom printed cookie, and every brownie we wrap up is made right here in Toronto, using Canadian ingredients and a lot of love. We’re proud to call this city home, and even prouder to ship our desserts across Canada to customers who appreciate a real, handmade treat.
This blog is a little window into our world—the baking, the experimenting, the early mornings, and the pop-up events that let us meet so many of you face to face. We’ll share our favourite seasonal flavours, behind-the-scenes peeks at what’s coming next, and stories from our amazing customers who turn our desserts into memories.
Planning a Corporate Event or Need a Creative Gift Idea?
You’ll find tips here on setting up a memorable dessert table, creating a custom cookie order, or choosing the right corporate dessert subscription to send your team some sweet encouragement. Our desserts are a favourite for client gifts, staff rewards, and milestone celebrations—and we’re always coming up with new ways to make your experience special.
Beyond the Business Side
We also love sharing a little real life. You’ll find blog posts about holiday launches, new packaging designs, dessert trends, and even some occasional kitchen disasters (because yes, they happen!). We’re a small team—and proudly a family-run business—so you’ll get the real, unfiltered version of what goes on behind the bakery doors.
If you’re here just because you love a good butter tart or you’re curious what it’s like running a dessert company in Toronto, welcome! Our Toronto dessert blog is updated year-round, and we’d love for you to check out the latest treats in our shop, or follow along on Instagram for even more tasty updates.
Thanks for stopping by—we’re so excited to share this part of our story with you. And if you happen to leave craving something sweet… well, that’s kind of the point. 💖
