Growing Up
South Dakota Roots
Barbara grew up in South Dakota, learning the art of cookie baking from her mother. These early lessons in the kitchen sparked a lifelong passion for creating perfect cookies.
Our Story
From a tiny wholesale bakery right here in Arlington to the hometown favorite we are today. We’ve been baking handmade cookies with love for over 30 years.
Experience Cookie Time
Watch how we handcraft every cookie with care
What Our Customers Say
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Meet Barbara Weniger
Greetings Cookie Lovers! My name is Barbara Weniger, and I’m the proud owner of Cookie Time Bakery. I grew up in South Dakota, where my mother’s kitchen was always filled with the smell of freshly baked cookies. I couldn’t wait to learn her secrets—mostly because I wanted to eat them, of course!
I never planned to own a bakery, and I don’t have formal culinary training, but I’ve always known what makes a cookie taste just right. In 1991, I purchased a small wholesale bakery with just a few recipes and a handful of customers. With each passing year, Cookie Time grew—one delicious batch at a time—and by 1997, I was thrilled to open our retail store next door.
Today, I’m lucky to work alongside a wonderful team who loves cookies every bit as much as I do. Together, we bake with real ingredients, a lot of butter, and plenty of heart.
Our Journey
1991
The Beginning
Lakoda Bakery was born! Barbara bought a small wholesale bakery and started with just a few recipes and a handful of wholesale accounts. The foundation was built on quality, butter, and dedication.
1991-1997
Growing Every Year
Word spread about these exceptional cookies. Each year brought new wholesale customers, more recipes, and an expanding reputation for quality. The business steadily grew as Barbara perfected her craft.
1997
Retail Store Opens
A major milestone! Lakota Bakery opened its retail store next door, welcoming customers to experience the cookies firsthand. Arlington finally had a place to visit and fall in love with handmade cookies.
2000s-2010s
Community Favorite
The Bakery became woven into the fabric of Arlington. Celebrations, holidays, corporate events, and daily treats - our cookies became part of the community's life. Over 30 varieties developed.
2017
A New Name, Same Great Cookies
In 2017, our love for cookies took center stage, inspiring a new name that said it all — Cookie Time Bakery
Today
Still Handmade with Love
Over 30 years later, Cookie Time Bakery continues the same commitment to quality. Every cookie is still shaped by hand, filled by hand, and decorated by hand. Our wonderful staff carries on the tradition of making cookies that make everyone happy.
Our Values
What makes Cookie Time Bakery special
Quality Ingredients
Premium butter in every batch - our cookies taste rich, not sweet.
Handcrafted
Every cookie is shaped, filled, and decorated by hand.
Community First
A neighborhood bakery proudly serving Arlington for 30+ years.
A Peek Into Our Kitchen Culture
What happens behind the scenes at Cookie Time Bakery
