Nancy B’s Bakery, Homestead, PA
chocolate peanut butter cookies
Nancy B’s Bakery, Homestead, PA
Who doesn’t love a great cookie? Nancy B’s Bakery in Homestead is a local favorite for oversized, flavorful cookies that stand out for their texture and honest ingredients. If you haven’t discovered Nancy B’s yet, it’s worth a visit.
My introduction to these cookies came courtesy of a neighbor who brought over a box of them. They immediately impressed: large, chewy, and rich with real butter. That buttery depth makes a noticeable difference—cookies made with shortening often miss the full flavor that real butter provides. These cookies are tender, satisfyingly chewy, and generously sized.
I had a chance to speak with the owner, Nancy B., who shared a bit about the bakery.
“We’ve been here for 25 years. We bake our cookies continually throughout the day so that they’re fresh all the time.”
Nancy B’s offers around 15 varieties of cookies. Selections include classic snickerdoodle, peanut butter, and chocolate peanut butter, while the traditional chocolate chip remains the best seller. The lineup rotates and is baked throughout the day to keep the cases fresh.
Cookie prices are affordable, typically ranging from $0.75 to $1.25 each, making them a great choice for a quick treat or a larger take-home assortment.
If you enjoy cookies—especially ones made with real butter and attention to texture—make a point to stop by Nancy B’s in Homestead. Grab one to enjoy there and take a few more to go for later.
Chef Chuck Kerber
Cooksandeats.com
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