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MEL'S MUNCHIES
gourmet cookies
Meet The MAKER
WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO?
I am Melissa, owner and baker at Mel’s Munchies from Waynesboro. I’m a devoted mom and wife who pours love into everything I do—especially my cookies. As a cookie artist, I blend creativity and passion to craft beautiful, delicious treats that bring joy to others.
DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS.
Being a cookie artist is a blend of creativity, precision, and passion. The process starts in the kitchen with recipe development—tweaking ingredients to find the perfect flavor and texture for both sugar cookies and gourmet creations. Once the base is perfected, the artistic journey begins.
Designs are first sketched out—sometimes by hand, sometimes digitally—bringing custom ideas to life. If a unique shape is needed, 3D cookie cutters are designed and printed using specialized software and a 3D printer, allowing for complete creative freedom.
Once the cookies are baked and cooled, the decorating begins. Royal icing is mixed in various consistencies and colors, and every cookie is hand-decorated with care. Each detail—from precise outlines to intricate layering and textures—is thoughtfully placed to turn a simple cookie into edible art. It’s a labor of love from start to finish.
WHAT INSPIRES YOU?
I’m inspired by everything from other artists to fun colors and shapes.
FUN FACT ABOUT YOU.
I love to travel the world and my job gives me the availability to have more time off and see more things.
FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA.
I love our local restaurants.
WHY DO YOU LOVE TO DESIGN, CREATE + MAKE?
I’ve always been a very creative person and love seeing my ideas come to life.
WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + MAKERS?
Trust your creativity, embrace the imperfections, and keep showing up—your unique style is your superpower.