NYS Cottage Bakery · Sullivan County, NY (845) 393-4958 · brittany@thesouthernbellebakery.com
Hand-piped in small batches

Custom decorated sugar cookies & other sweet treats.

A NYS cottage bakery by Brittany Hlavac — fully customizable cookie sets tailored to your taste and style. Cupcakes, gourmet drop cookies, and hands-on decorating classes in Sullivan County.

Hand-decorated butterfly bouquet sugar cookies
Not just a cookieIt's a legacy
What's on the cooling rack

Every order, made just for you.

Fully customizable cookie sets tailored to your taste and style — whether it's a first birthday, a wedding welcome bag, or a weekday "just because" box on the front porch.

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Custom Sugar Cookies

Hand-piped royal icing, painted detail, monograms, hand-lettering. Minimum one dozen, designed together over a quick chat.

  • Standard set 1 doz
  • Wedding & shower favors 2+ doz
  • Corporate & branded Logo
  • Butterfly & floral bouquets Signature
2

Cupcakes & Drop Cookies

Classic buttercreams, gourmet drop cookies stacked tall — perfect for office drop-offs, hostess gifts, and teacher appreciation.

  • Signature cupcakes 1/2 doz
  • Gourmet drop cookie flight 6 flavors
  • Teacher appreciation box Pre-sale
  • Corporate thank-yous Custom
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Private & Seasonal

Private decorating parties at your place or mine, plus limited seasonal collections for Valentine's, Easter, Halloween and the holidays.

  • Private party (6–12 guests) 2 hrs
  • Bridal & baby showers Private
  • Seasonal drop Limited
  • Gift cards Any $
The class calendar

Come decorate with us.

Public classes run a few times a month around Sullivan County and the Middletown area. Aprons, icing bags, and a boxed set to take home are all included. Private parties available on request.

Guests piping royal icing at a Southern Belle decorating class
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06

Pastel Spring Bouquet Class

Six cookies, three icing colors, one very happy afternoon. All skill levels.

Sat · 1:00pm · Rock Hill, NY · $65
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18

Date-Night Cookies & Cocktails

Couples class — we pipe, you laugh. BYOB, we'll pour the sprinkles.

Fri · 7:00pm · Middletown area · $110 / couple
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25

Lil' Belles Kids Class (ages 7+)

Kid-friendly designs, sprinkle buffet, and a take-home box for each decorator.

Sat · 11:00am · Sullivan County · $45
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Private Parties (6–14 guests)

Birthdays, showers, girls' nights, corporate team events. I travel to you or host at the studio.

Any date · 2 hrs · From $55 / guest
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Brittany Hlavac, owner and cookie artist
Meet the baker

Brittany Hlavac — cookie artist, cupcake artist, sweets crafter.

The Southern Belle Bakery was established in 2021 and is the culmination of over twenty years of dreaming and planning. Brittany is a local mother of three from Rock Hill, NY by way of Conway, AR.

Her love of sugar art started at a young age, helping her grandmother and great-grandmother bake for friends, family and the community. Many of the desserts featured here come from recipes passed down through generations, each baker adding her own little something.

"It's not just a cookie — it's a legacy."
~ Brittany Owner · Baker · Boss
Limited seasonal drops

A little something for every holiday.

Valentines cookie set
Feb

Sweethearts

Easter pastel cookies
Apr

Pastel Spring

Fall harvest cookies
Oct

Harvest & Hallow

Holiday cookie tin
Dec

Holiday Tins

Before you order

Frequently sweet questions.

How far in advance should I order?

Custom sets book up fast — two to three weeks of notice is ideal for weekend pickups, and four to six weeks for weddings or larger events. Same-week inquiries are welcome if the calendar allows.

What's the order minimum?

Custom decorated sugar cookies start at one dozen. Cupcakes start at a half dozen. Seasonal drops are sold by the set.

Do you ship?

Local pickup in Rock Hill, NY is the easiest, and delivery can be arranged within Sullivan and Orange counties for larger orders. Shipping is case by case — ask me.

Are your cookies made in a commercial kitchen?

Southern Belle Bakery is a NYS cottage food operation — everything is made from scratch in a home kitchen, using ingredients I'd feed my own three kids.

Can you host a private class at my place?

Yes — birthdays, bridal showers, girls' nights, corporate team building. I bring the cookies, icing, sprinkles and aprons. You bring the guests and the snacks.

Allergies and dietary requests?

All standard recipes contain wheat, eggs and dairy. Please flag any allergens in your inquiry and I'll tell you what I can safely accommodate.

Let's design yours

Order inquiry & class reservations.

Have a question, a date, a theme, a wild idea? Tell me a little about what you're dreaming up and I'll be in touch within 24 hours.