What began as a kind-hearted gesture in a St. Charles dress shop has blossomed into one of the country’s most beloved bakeries.

For nearly 50 years, Charlotte Thompson’s cookie recipes and generous spirit have brought joy to generations, and now, the family-run shop is celebrating national recognition as USA Today’s No. 1 Cookie Shop.

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