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Handmade in Addison, Illinois · From our family to yours

A little twist.
A lot of love.

Hand-tied Italian cookies in flavors made to delight—rooted in family tradition, glazed with care, and always meant to be shared.

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Since Mama Jean’s kitchen✦Baked by hand
Handmade glazed Italian lemon knot cookies
SWEETNESStiedTOGETHER

Meet our signature bake

The Lemon Knot.
And more sweetness to come.

Delicate, tender, citrusy, and glazed by hand, the Lemon Knot will always be the cookie at the heart of our bakery. Gia is also dreaming up new flavors—each with the same handmade care and family spirit.

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LEMON KNOTS

A Little Something

A sweet trio for favors, thank-yous, and thoughtful little moments.

Packaging ideas coming soon
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LEMON KNOTS

The Half Dozen

Just right for sharing—though we won’t judge if you keep them to yourself.

Packaging ideas coming soon
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LEMON KNOTS

The Family Dozen

A generous box made for kitchen tables, celebrations, and passing around.

Packaging ideas coming soon
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More flavors are in the oven.
Our growing flavor menu will be shared as each new knot is ready.

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Gia of The Knot Bakery
from our kitchen
with love ♡

The heart behind the knots

Rooted in family.
Tied to tradition.

The Knot Bakery grew from Gia’s passion for baking, an Italian family, and the kind of recipes that carry a whole lifetime of memories. It is a return to the basics: simple ingredients, handmade care, and creating the moments that bring people together.

That spirit comes from her mom, Eugenia—affectionately known as Mama Jean or Jeannie—a wonderfully creative cook and baker who made every gathering feel special. Today, The Knot Bakery carries on her traditions, her creativity, and the love she brought to every kitchen table.

“The best recipes don’t just feed people. They bring them home.”

— The Knot Bakery family

Three sisters wearing The Knot Bakery T-shirts

The family behind the dream

Three sisters.
One family story.

The bakery may begin with cookies, but its heart is family—supporting one another, celebrating where they came from, and keeping Mama Jean’s creative spirit close through every new chapter. Love is what ties it all together.

Colors with meaning

Cookies made to
support your cause.

Custom-colored knots can be created to celebrate an organization, awareness campaign, school, team, or meaningful cause—from pink for breast cancer awareness to colors chosen especially for your group.

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Made for gathering

Bring something
everyone remembers.

From intimate favors and themed colors to generous cookie trays, we’re dreaming up beautiful ways to make your celebration—or your cause—a little sweeter.

Parties & showersHolidaysCorporate giftingSchools & teamsCause awarenessCustom favors
Plan something sweet
A large celebration tray filled with lemon knot cookies

Fresh things are coming

Let’s tie your next moment
together.

We’re currently dreaming, baking, and building. Ordering details for Addison and Chicago’s western suburbs, seasonal offerings, and custom packaging are coming soon—with the possibility of shipping as we grow.

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