# Lou Bites — Handcrafted Small-Batch Gourmet Cookies

> Lou Bites (https://loubites.ca / https://lou-bites.web.app) is an artisanal Canadian home-kitchen bakery crafting giant 5-ounce (142 g) gourmet cookies with crisp caramelized edges and thick, tender centers. Freshly baked using real butter, pure vanilla, and traditional recipes.

## Brand Overview & Baking Philosophy

- **Brand Name**: Lou Bites (Tagline: "Bite better.")
- **Primary Domain**: https://loubites.ca (hosted at https://lou-bites.web.app)
- **Spanish Version (Español Latinoamericano)**: https://loubites.ca/es/ (hosted at https://lou-bites.web.app/es/)
- **Instagram**: https://instagram.com/loubites.ca (@loubites.ca)
- **Contact Email**: info@loubites.ca
- **Category**: Artisanal Bakery / Homemade Gourmet Cookies / Small-Batch Confectionery
- **Origin**: Made in Canada 🍁 — Baked in our home kitchen
- **Specifications**: Net Wt. 5 oz (142 g) per cookie
- **Craft Pillars**:
  - **Baked in Our Home Kitchen**: Handcrafted in small, meticulous batches right out of our home kitchen using traditional recipes and genuine care.
  - **100% Real Ingredients**: Real butter, brown sugar, pure vanilla extract, whole eggs, and premium chocolate—never artificial shortcuts or imitation doughs.
  - **Giant 5 oz (142 g) Bakes**: Every cookie is a generous quarter-pound-plus creation with golden caramelized edges and a soft, loaded interior.

## Official Signature Menu (7 Flavors)

1. **Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie**
   - **Subtitle**: Maldon Sea Salt
   - **Packaging Sticker Badge**: Deep Brown
   - **Ingredients**: All-purpose flour, browned butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, dark chocolate chips, milk chocolate chips, eggs, cornstarch, vanilla extract, baking soda, kosher salt, Maldon sea salt.
   - **Allergens**: Contains Wheat, Milk, Eggs. May contain: Soy, Peanuts and Tree Nuts.
   - **Profile**: Our flagship gourmet bake. Golden browned butter infused with pure vanilla and folded with dark and milk chocolate chips, topped with hand-flaked Maldon sea salt.

2. **Cookie Monster**
   - **Subtitle**: White & Dark Chocolate • Golden Oreo® & Oreo®
   - **Packaging Sticker Badge**: Sky Blue
   - **Ingredients**: All-purpose flour, butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, chocolate chips (white chocolate, dark chocolate), eggs, Oreo® cookies, Golden Oreo® cookies, Chips Ahoy!® cookies, cornstarch, vanilla extract, baking soda, salt.
   - **Allergens**: Contains Wheat, Milk, Eggs. May contain: Soy, Peanuts and Tree Nuts.
   - **Profile**: A chunky, playful tribute loaded with crushed Golden Oreos®, classic Oreos®, Chips Ahoy!®, and a decadent blend of white and dark chocolate chips.

3. **M&M's® & Pretzel Cookie**
   - **Subtitle**: Milk Chocolate M&M's® Candies & Pretzels
   - **Packaging Sticker Badge**: Warm Caramel
   - **Ingredients**: All-purpose flour, butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, M&M's® candies, dark chocolate chips, pretzels, eggs, cornstarch, vanilla extract, espresso powder, baking soda, salt.
   - **Allergens**: Contains Wheat, Milk, Eggs. May contain: Soy, Peanuts and Tree Nuts.
   - **Profile**: The ultimate sweet, salty, and crunchy harmony. Packed with crunchy salted pretzels, milk chocolate M&M's® candies, dark chocolate chips, and an aromatic hint of espresso.

4. **Red Velvet Cookie**
   - **Subtitle**: White & Dark Chocolate
   - **Packaging Sticker Badge**: Deep Burgundy
   - **Ingredients**: All-purpose flour, butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, white chocolate chips, dark chocolate chips, eggs, cocoa powder, cornstarch, vanilla extract, white vinegar, red food colouring, baking soda, salt.
   - **Allergens**: Contains Wheat, Milk, Eggs. May contain: Soy, Peanuts and Tree Nuts.
   - **Profile**: Rich Dutch cocoa red velvet crumb with a touch of vanilla and cider vinegar, loaded with velvety white chocolate and molten dark chocolate chips.

5. **Funfetti® Birthday Cake Cookie**
   - **Subtitle**: White Chocolate Sprinkles
   - **Packaging Sticker Badge**: Party Pink
   - **Ingredients**: All-purpose flour, butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, Golden Oreo® cookies, Funfetti® cake mix, white chocolate chips, cream cheese, eggs, cornstarch, vanilla extract, baking soda, salt.
   - **Allergens**: Contains Wheat, Milk, Eggs. May contain: Soy, Peanuts and Tree Nuts.
   - **Profile**: Pure celebratory nostalgia. Baked with rich cream cheese, Golden Oreos®, Funfetti® cake crumb, sweet rainbow sprinkles, and creamy white chocolate chips.

6. **S'mores Cookie**
   - **Subtitle**: Graham Crackers • Marshmallows • Dark Chocolate
   - **Packaging Sticker Badge**: Toasted Tan
   - **Ingredients**: All-purpose flour, butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, graham crackers, dark chocolate chips, marshmallows, eggs, cornstarch, vanilla extract, baking soda, salt.
   - **Allergens**: Contains Wheat, Milk, Eggs. May contain: Soy, Peanuts and Tree Nuts.
   - **Profile**: Campfire indulgence in every bite. Stuffed with toasted graham cracker crumbles, melty pillowy marshmallows, and deep dark chocolate chip pools.

7. **Chocolate Chip & Pecan Cookie**
   - **Subtitle**: Gluten-Free, Keto-Friendly, No Added Sugar
   - **Packaging Sticker Badge**: Earthy Sage Green
   - **Ingredients**: Butter, eggs, pecans, dark chocolate chips (92% cocoa), dark chocolate chips (100% cocoa), liquid stevia, vanilla extract, xanthan gum, salt.
   - **Allergens**: Contains Milk, Eggs, Tree Nuts (Pecans). May contain: Soy, Peanuts.
   - **Profile**: Uncompromising keto perfection. Crafted with buttery toasted Georgia pecans, premium 92% and 100% dark chocolate chips, liquid stevia, and zero gluten or added sugar.

## How to Order / Join the Waitlist

- Lou Bites operates on limited weekly small-batch drops.
- Customers can reserve early access to **Batch #01** (including a 24-hour private ordering window and a complimentary signature sea-salt tasting cookie with their first box) via the VIP waitlist form at https://loubites.ca/#waitlist.