The Cookie Monster knows what’s up. Cookies are one of life’s most simple and delicious pleasures, and best-enjoyed on the regular. In Louisville, Kentucky, there’s a quirky cookie shop that’s anything but ordinary, and its offerings would surely tempt Sesame’s Street’s resident cookie connoisseur. This is the magic of Kizito Cookies, a unique Kentucky bakery specializing in all things cookies!

Food is a universal language; cookies, in particular, are one of those things that just makes folks happy.
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And in Louisville, Kentucky, this is the kind of everyday happiness you can find at Kizito Cookies.
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In 1975, Elizabeth Kizito came to the U.S. with big dreams and a can-do attitude, as well as delicious cookie recipes she learned from her father as a little girl in Africa.
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Her dream? To open a place that represented everything she loved: Africa, America, food, and art. And thus, in 1989, Kizito Cookies was born.
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Kizito worked hard to build a successful business -- and she has undoubtedly succeeded. Today, you'll find Kizito at local markets and events, selling her delicious cookies and making fast friends with her easy smile and charm.
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It's not just cookies here, however; you can purchase cookie dough, muffins, and lots of other tasty treats!
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Then there's the whole *other* side to the business: the art.
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Kizito also likes to share her culture with customers by selling wares, decor, and art she imports, such as woven baskets from Uganda, intricate jewelry, and beautiful masks.
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There's nothing average about Kizito Cookies in Louisville, Kentucky. It's a delightful iconoclast bringing culture, color, and cookies to the neighborhood!
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And smiles, too. Lots and lots of smiles.
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Have you visited this quirky cookie shop in Louisville before? Kizito Cookies is a Kentucky bakery worth seeking out!

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Kizito Cookies, 1398 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40204, USA