News 8 Austin: 02/12/10

Local business offers cheap ideas for Valentine's Day

"You can buy home-made cookies and treats from companies like Alexandra's Cookie Dreams. We always entertain with cookies. This adds a gourmet touch. [It's] easy to make [and] just takes minutes," she (Alexandra) said."

- Todd Boatwright, News 8 Austin


Always Hungry New York: 02/10/10

Thought for Food | AlwaysInformed: Valentine Cookie Imports

"...if you have exhausted the sweet options that New York has to offer, here is a serious Valentine’s Day power move for the cookie lovers out there. The Love at First Bite, Valentine’s Day Cookies from Alexandra’s Cookie Dreams. "



The Wall Street Journal: 09/28/09

Screen Shots: Product placements aren't just for big companies anymore

"...Since that January appearance (on the Rachael Ray show), Ms. Bruskoff says, sales of her Alexandra’s Cookie Dreams brand have increased and she has gained notice from several food writers. “It gave us a name that people nationally can recognize,” Ms. Bruskoff says."



Dining out with Rob Balon Raves About ACD on 590 KLBJ Radio: 05/29/09

"They've got all these little different bags of cookies you can order, and they are to die for. The first one that I tried blew me away..."



This Is Life in Austin: 05/13/09

New Celeb Hangout: Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

"After working with numerous local bakers, the following five top-notch local companies were selected to provide a variety of daily, fresh-baked breads, pastries and assorted dessert items… Alexandra’s Cookie Dreams – Blogged about here, this amazing cookie company was founded in 2008 by Alexandra Bruskoff, and has the finest quality ingredients. They hand-cut their nuts and chocolate, creating gourmet cookies in an assortment of traditional and unique flavors (hello All-Nighter with espresso and cayenne, I love you) that have been featured nationally on the Rachael Ray show."

- Lyssa Allen, This Is Life In Austin


Austin.com: 05/13/09

The Foodie News About Town: Upcoming Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Selects Local Purveyors

"The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf worked with numerous local bakers to sample products, and have settled on five bakers to provide daily, fresh-baked goods: Mary Louise Butters Brownies (near legendary yum 'round here), Round Rock Donuts (full-on legendary), Austinuts (making Austin nutty since 1993), Bakerman's Bakery (award-winning chocolatier), Alexandra's Cookie Dreams (featured nationally by Rachael Ray). The new coffee cafe will be open in mid-June at 221 S Lamar Blvd. "



This Is Life in Austin : 04/28/09

Cookie Dreams

"...I ate all the cookies before I could photograph them to share with you guys. My bad. But take that as the greatest endorsement I could give? …(Alexandra) uses all natural, no preservatives, local ingredients and companies as much as possible, just all the good stuff..."

- Lyssa Allen, This Is Life In Austin


Blogs.Com: 4/17/09

Top 10 Cookie Blogs

"Alexandra’s Cookie Dreams blog, Talk Is Sweet, was named a 'Top 10 Cookie Blog!'."

- Anna Ginsberg, Cookie Madness & Blogs.Com


The Austin Chronicle: 03/27/09

Food-o-File

"Alexandra Bruskoff provides the imagination for Alexandra's Cookie Dreams, an online bakery featuring a delectable line of signature cookies that can be custom packaged in bags, boxes, and tins to solve every personal, corporate, retail, or wholesale gift-giving dilemma."

- Virginia B. Wood, Food Writer, The Austin Chronicle


Cookie Madness: 02/03/09

ACD New Valentine’s Day Cookie

"...Alexandra from Alexandra’s Cookie Dreams sent over a box of assorted chocolate cookies including some of her amazing new Valentine’s Day cookies. They are so delicious! They’re almost like a chocolate truffle in cookie form as you can see from the photo. What I didn’t take a picture of was the beautiful packaging, but you can see that on the ACD home page. I am so impressed with bakers who can ship cookies and keep them fresh! It’s not an easy task."

- Anna Ginsberg, CookieMadness.net


Rob Balon's Food & Wine News: 01/29/09

Alexandra’s Cookie Dreams: Decadent and Delicious Startup Wows Cookie Austin Cookie Lovers

"Alexandra Bruskoff is a U of Michigan grad. That in and of itself would endear her to me. (PhD, ‘76). But this former school teacher can also make one amazingly compelling cookie. Her start up, Alexandra’s Cookie Dreams is located in the Warehouse district and is shipping cookie all across Texas and the U.S. My favorite cookie thus far is the Toffee Doodle Dream. But that could change. They’re all good."



The Rachael Ray Show: 01/12/09

Featured on the Rachael Ray show as the 'Snack Of The Day', our Toffee Doodle Dream cookies wowed Rachael and her audience - you too can taste the crispy, gooey, toffee decadence in any one of our signature packages.






News 8 Austin: 12/24/08

News8 Austin with Karina Kling: Last-minute gifts straight from the kitchen, video and article

"If you still have some last-minute gifts to buy but you've run out of ideas, head to the kitchen for an instant solution. Whipping up some festive treats couldn't be easier, with the tips and tricks of online business owner Alexandra Bruskoff. Bruskoff runs Alexandra's Cookie Dreams, and graciously shared some of her favorite recipes. Egg nog pudding topped with a festive tortilla chip is just one quick and fun treat you can whip up in an instant."



Good Morning Texas: 12/08/08

Good Morning Texas: Not So Perfect Penny Pinching: Peppermint Bark with Alexandra's Cookie Dreams, video

Alexandra of Alexandra's Cookie Dreams demonstrated several uses of holiday peppermint bark on Good Morning Texas's 'Not So Perfect Penny Pinching' segment, and helped them kick off thier holiday gingerbread house contest with a fabulous 'Castle of Cookie Dreams'.



Gotham Caterers: 09/04/08

'Current News' section of GothamCaterers.com, and in Gotham Caterers' Newsletter.

Alexandra's Cookie Dreams Is Now Open for Business!

"Everyone in Texas is smiling now that Alexandra's Cookie Dreams is up and running. And here in New York, you can smile, too! No one makes a cookie better than Alexandra Bruskoff. The All-Nighter is a sinful combination of chocolate, espresso and cayenne that we just can't get enough of at Gotham Caterers. Check out the complete line of delectable treats at www.alexandrascookiedreams.com, and order a big batch of the best cookies you'll ever taste!"

- Lauren Costello, Chef, Gotham Caterers


Cookie Madness: 08/20/08

Alexandra’s Cookies — FREE UPS 1 DAY SHIPPING FOR TEXANS!

"I can safely say that the cookies are out of this world.... Alexandra’s cookies are the closest I’ve come to homemade in a mail order cookie."

- Anna Ginsberg of CookieMadness.net


Austin Tidbits: 08/19/08

Cheaper by the Dozen

"...Something simple that makes you feel good....an instant mood-lift."

- Austin Tidbits


Cookie Madness: 07/31/08

Alexandra's Cookie Dreams

"As a mother of a public school kid, I have to say 'Thanks, Alexandra!' and 'Good luck with your cookie dreams!' "

- Anna Ginsberg of CookieMadness.net


Gael Greene, Insatiable Critic: 07/28/08

On the Texas Cookie Trail

"Ms. Bruskoff's cookies are human-sized, just thick enough, crisp on the outside, soft and chunky within..."

-Gael Greene of Insatiable Critic


Austin American Stateman: 07/16/08

Big Apple's loss is gain for Austin cookie lovers

"Soft, moist, rich and downright heavenly."

- Addie Broyles, Food Editor Austin American-Statesman




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"Soft, moist, rich and downright heavenly."

- Addie Broyles, Food Editor Austin American-Statesman