Cookie In The Kitchen: Emily Henegar Talks Art, Boundaries, And The Therapy Of Baking

What happens when a childhood sweet tooth becomes a lifelong calling—and a business that puts people first? We sit down with Emily “Cookie” Henegar, the Nashville-based cookie designer behind Cookie in the Kitchen, to unpack how an 11-year-old baker turned porch pickups into a brand known for bold colors, clean lines, and cookies that tell stories. From early kitchen lessons with two very different grandmothers to celiac-safe practices learned for her mom, Emily’s path blends heart, precision...