Sweet Loren's and Baked by Melissa are teaming up to bring your favorite desserts together in one irresistible bite with a limited-edition collection pairing Sweet Loren's craveable top cookie flavors with Baked by Melissa's iconic bite-size cupcakes.

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Available from October 1-31, 2026, the fully gluten-free assortment made without artificial dyes or colors gives the gluten-free community a new way to celebrate everything they love about fall – from Halloween parties to cozy gatherings and everyday sweet moments.

Each mini cupcake brings the best of both brands together, topped with a piece of freshly baked Sweet Loren’s cookie for the ultimate cookie-meets-cupcake bite. The entire collection is made in a dedicated gluten-free facility, making these playful treats even easier for more people to enjoy.

The partnership brings together two female founders who built nationally recognized brands by putting their own spin on familiar favorites. Loren Castle transformed ready-to-bake dough by proving that deliciousness and simple, inclusive ingredients could go hand in hand, while Melissa Ben-Ishay turned bite-size cupcakes into a beloved treat through inventive flavors and colorful presentation. Both built their brands from the ground up with a shared belief in bringing more joy to more people through dessert.

"I'm thrilled to be partnering with Sweet Loren's to bring you six new and incredibly delicious gluten-free cupcake flavors, each inspired by and topped with a piece of Sweet Loren's cookie," said Melissa Ben-Ishay, President and Co-Founder of Baked by Melissa. "They're the perfect partner because they share our passion for high-quality, delicious treats."

At the heart of the collaboration is a simple idea: everyone deserves a seat at the table. Sweet Loren's was founded on the belief that food should make you feel as good as it tastes, while Baked by Melissa has always turned everyday moments into joyful celebrations. Together, the brands are making it possible to say "yes" to dessert.

“I’ve always believed that really great food has the power to bring people together and become your favorite part of the day,” said Loren Castle, Founder and CEO, Sweet Loren's. “Melissa and I both built our brands by reinventing the treats people love and finding new ways to bring more joy to them in a feel-good way. This collaboration feels like such a natural fit - it’s fun, delicious, and most importantly, something even more people can enjoy. I guarantee you these are some of the best cupcakes you've tasted - no one can tell they're gluten free.”

The assortment brings six fall-ready flavors to life, each pairing a bite-size cupcake with a freshly baked piece of Sweet Loren’s cookie for a delicious mashup of two favorite desserts:

• Chocolate Chunk: Yellow cake topped with chocolate icing and finished with a piece of Sweet Loren's Chocolate Chunk Cookie for a classic, chocolatey bite.
• Salted Caramel Chocolate: Chocolate cake overstuffed with dulce de leche, topped with a salted dulce de leche icing ring and finished with Sweet Loren's Salted Caramel Chocolate Cookie pieces and a sprinkle of Maldon salt.
• Fudgy Brownie: Chocolate cake stuffed with chocolate fudge, topped with rich chocolate icing and finished with a piece of Sweet Loren's Fudgy Brownie Cookie.
• Snickerdoodle: Yellow cake filled with cinnamon stuffing, topped with light cinnamon icing and a cinnamon sugar dusting, finished with a piece of Sweet Loren's Snickerdoodle Cookie.
• Pumpkin Spice: Pumpkin-spiced yellow cake topped with cream cheese icing and finished with a piece of Sweet Loren's Pumpkin Spice Cookie for the ultimate fall-inspired bite.
• Monster: Yellow cake stuffed with brown sugar, topped with brown sugar icing and finished with a piece of Sweet Loren's Monster Cookie.

The collection is available for a limited time from October 1–31, 2026. The Sweet Loren's Cookie Cupcake 25-Pack ($39) is available online at BakedbyMelissa.com and at all Baked by Melissa store locations, while the 12-Pack ($20) is available exclusively in Baked by Melissa stores.

About Baked by Melissa

Founded by Melissa Ben-Ishay in 2008, Baked by Melissa adds magic to all of life’s moments with its iconic bite-size cupcakes, each made entirely by hand. With gift boxes for every occasion, seasonal drops, and nostalgic faves, every flavor is created to spark joy and make you feel like a kid again with every bite. Visit one of their nine retail locations or order online for nationwide shipping at bakedbymelissa.com.

About Sweet Loren's

Sweet Loren’s is America’s #1 natural ready-to-bake refrigerated dough brand, combining delicious taste, convenience, and trusted ingredients. Founded in 2012 by Loren Castle, the brand offers a growing portfolio of cookie dough, puff pastry, oatmeal bars, scones, and more — all made with simple, trusted ingredients that are free of artificial colors & dyes and are a great option for people with food sensitivities. Available in the refrigerated dough section of more than 30,000 retailers, Sweet Loren’s proves that feel-good food can taste great, delivering easy, crave-worthy products for the modern baker. For more information, visit www.sweetlorens.com.

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