I have been a Maui Cookie Lady fan for ten years! Up until November 2019, we visited Maui on an almost yearly basis. (Yes, we are way overdue to get back on island!) I had heard about the Maui Cookie Lady cookies in early 2016 and knew that I had to get one the next time we visited. At that time, the cookies were only available at various local markets that would get a delivery once or twice a week. There was no dedicated retail store then. In November 2016, it finally happened! I was able to find a small supply of Mitzi's, the Maui Cookie Lady's, cookies at the Market Maui (since closed). My first cookie was Da Half Baked - a chocolate chip cookie stuffed with Reese's, Snickers, AND Oreo! OMG...only a super creative cookie chef extraordinaire could have imagined such a delight! I knew that I would be a fan forever!! On every subsequent trip, I sought out the amazing cookies. It wasnʻt always easy to find them, as the batches were small and offered in very limited locations. I would be on a mission and never gave up until I found them. My friends and co-workers were always so excited when I brought them back a "world-famous Maui Cookie Lady" cookie when I returned from Maui. In late 2020, the year after my last trip to Maui, the Maui Cookie Lady opened up a retail shop in Makawao. I haven't been able to stop by in person yet, but I will be going the next time I visit. I tell all my friends about the cookies, and several have been able to stop by the cute shop. When I am lucky, a friend will bring back some ono cookies for me. The Maui Cookie Lady cookies are not like most of the cookies you are used to eating. The first thing that you will notice is that they are really big!! I like to say that they are "gargantuan"! The second thing is that they are made with creative ingredients that may be familiar to you, or they may be new. Many of the varieties incorporate local ingredients lilikoi, Kona coffee, and macadamia nuts. The combination of flavors will excite any cookie loverʻs taste buds. Donʻt worry if you are not local to stop by the shop in person. You can order cookies online, individually or via the monthly subscription box. If you are visiting and want to take a few home with you, know that they can be frozen and stay great when you want to enjoy them. They do not contain preservatives, which I think is a big plus. In addition to creating great cookies, Mitzi is a big supporter of the community. She helps with various fundraising efforts to help those in Maui. As a former teacher, she is connected to educators in Hawaiʻi and their special needs. Once I get back to Maui, I will visit the store and update this review. I can't wait! read more

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WE MADE IT!!!! @mauicookielady After stalking this beautiful place for years, online.... We finally made it to the island and bought all the cookies!!! I'm so excited! I don't know which cookie to eat first. The shop was seriously soooo adorable, beautiful and fun. The Staff was very nice and welcoming. I'm so thankful we were finally able to have this experience! We absolutely loved it!!! read more

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Cute little store in Makawao with lots of sweets available! Service is friendly. Grab and go. No seating available inside. It was hard to decide what to get. I ended up with the Da Half Baked and Peanut Butter Perfection. They are huge! Definitely shareable and best if warmed up. I enjoyed the Peanut Butter Perfection with ice cream when I got home! read more

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If you're in Makawao, you HAVE to stop by Maui Cookie Lady! As soon as you walk in you are transported into a magical forest with a positively overwhelming smell of fresher baked cookies! The cookies are absolutely incredible, and there are lots to choose from, but there are also other desserts and fun treats. The whole place has such a unique vibe, You really have to experience it for yourself. read more

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Go in for a cookie and out with an emoty wallet. These cookies are sooooo big and great shareables. The shop is like a little tiny Harry Potter gift shop filled with island goodies and the main attraction are the prewrapped fresh cookies located near the cookie window. So cute! You could easily get caught in time exploring every nook and cranny here. read more

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Beyond 5 Stars! If you haven't experienced The Maui Cookie Lady, you are missing out! Beyond the mind-blowing flavors and giant gourmet cookies, what truly sets this place apart is the incredible soul running it. Mitzi has a heart bigger than the island itself. She is ALWAYS looking out for others, constantly finding ways to support you, and effortlessly bringing out the best in everyone around her. Her warmth, generosity, and passion shine through in everything she touches. Thank you for being such an inspiration and for feeding both our bellies and our spirits! read more

Adore this tiny, fascinating store that's like stepping into a fairy's abode. Unforgettable, gigantic cookies in interesting flavors. Today we chose: butter rum chocolate, oatmeal and walnut, vanilla slurry, and the famous "da half baked." read more

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What a cute little cookie shop transporting you inside a fairy's cottage! An unforgettable stop to snag some memorably large cookies with unique flavors incorporating local Hawaiian flavors. A perfect snack for the road trip, we had to stop ourselves from buying up the whole store! It is truly a delightful experience for both little ones and big ones alike. read more

Every trip to Maui involves making a trip to Maui Cookie Lady. Epitome of decadence in a cookie. The place is super cute and cozy with a sweet vibe and warmth. Variety of flavors in a dessert that's more than a cookie. Hearty, flavorful and definitely special. If luxurious cookies are your thing, make a trek to The Maui Cookie Lady. read more

IMHO If you visit Makawao, you MUST visit the Maui Cookie Lady store! It's the cutest, most whimsical store in town! It's chock full of wonder and fantasy, and HUMONGOUS and delectable cookies, in all flavors you can think of. Believe me, you walk out with at least one cookie, but I bet it will be more! read more

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Had to stop by the cutest store to pick up some treats for a friends kids. They open at 10 am now but it fit our schedule perfectly today. Saw that they now offer a variety bag of 4 cookies! So perfect for those who wanna try more than one cookie! They are of course a smaller size but just to be able to sample a few different flavors is great! Then you can buy the larger one if you really find one you absolutely love. Service is always great here, and working in this cute space must really make you feel warm and fuzzy (as a customer, I always get that feeling!). If you're visiting from out of town, be sure to stop by and get your friends some goodies! Besides the yummy cookies, they also feature lots of other sweet treats! Definitely something for everyone! read more

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If you are in Makawao you gotta stop by for one of their famous cookies. Everything looks good so we settled on Da Half Baked which is like cookies baked inside a cookie. A little expensive ($11and change) but one cookie will easily take care of three or four cookie eaters at a time... read more

The Maui Cookie Lady - Cookie in a Cookie - Desserts Near Me - Makawao, Hawaii

First time here. Visiting from California. Recommended by family who've been here several times. Totally worth the nice drive. Vibe is the best! read more

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Super cute. Very decorated. Greeted as soon as I walked in. So much stuff. Great for souvenirs. Came for the cookies. Bought the big one for $11. We ate it a few days later once we got home and it was still very good. Four of us ate it. Pricey but worth a try and enough to share. read more

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The cookies were absolutely delicious! I got the lilikoi flavor, and it was perfectly sweet, tangy, and super fresh. Definitely a must‑try in Maui. read more

The Maui Cookie Lady is absolutely worth the drive. The flavors are so fun, creative, and genuinely delicious. Every cookie feels thoughtful and special. I love that they're easy to transport home as gifts and that they keep really well, making them perfect souvenirs. The shop itself is magical and whimsical, like stepping into a little cookie wonderland. And the service? Exactly what you'd hope for from someone who makes cookies (and more) for a living. Warm, kind, and welcoming. Such a delightful experience from start to finish. read more

The Maui Cookie Lady - Desserts Near Me - Makawao, Hawaii

A sweet Maui Must- stop! The Maui Cookie Lady shop is such a gem! The moment you walk in, it smells amazing -- warm, cozy, and a little earthy. The shop itself is small, but it has such a welcoming vibe that makes you instantly feel at home. The cookies are so delicious and come in pretty generous portions. My favorite was the White Chocolate Macadamia -- soft, rich, and perfectly balanced in flavor. They also have lots of other fun and creative flavors worth trying! The lady who helped us was incredibly sweet and knowledgeable. She really knew the shop and everything they offered -- from cookies to jams, small home essentials, drinks, and even pet goodies. You can tell she takes pride in what she does, which made the experience even better. If you're traveling, the cookies are airplane-safe, and they even include to-go instructions to help keep them fresh until you're home. Overall, I was so impressed by everything -- the service, the quality, and the charm of the place. It's definitely a must-stop when you're in Maui and craving something sweet! read more

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The cutest little cookie shop! Fairy themed, this shop is so unique and whimsical. We tried the Kona Coffee espresso & butter rum, both were so delicious, fresh, moist, and well portioned - big enough to share or save to enjoy multiple times. Don't miss this shop in Makawao, you might if you're not looking for it! read more

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My husband really wanted to visit The Maui Cookie Lady. I'm not much of a sweets girl, so I was just along for the ride. I'd seen photos of the cookies and figured they would be hard cookies. Well. I was wrong! First, let's just skip to the cookies. We purchased four cookies, but when we got back to our hotel room, we only had the stomach bandwidth to try one. I said I only wanted a taste. I tried the peanut butter cookie and was blown away. Soft! Decadent! Delicious! I ate more than just a little taste. We are saving the others for when we get back home, but I expect them to be nothing less than amazing. I love the Maui Cookie Lady's story, and as an educator, I appreciate the fact that she, too, was a teacher. The store is a cute little shop decorated like a cottage in the forest. I believe it is Bavarian themed. There are cookies, Rice Krispy treats, ice cream, lollipops, and other trinkets to purchase. The Maui Cookie Lady has quite the fan base--from The Rock and Bruno Mars to Oprah! When in Maui, stop by and get a cookie or two. What a treat! read more

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This is such a gem of a place. Outside all biz, but inside is a little keebler magical forest hole. Voted all these awards below, its no wonder this place has people stopping by and shipping cookies to them once they've visited. We got a little bit of everything. The white mac minis is a must and for fun the limited fruity pebbles cookie is worth a try too! Tip: Plenty of street parking and lots of little shops to explore along that strip. Food Network Magazine (3x) FORBES (4x) Hawai'i Magazine Bon Appetit US Weekly GMA- Good Morning America SF Gate Mens Health "O" Magazine Entrepreneur Magazine Rachel Ray in Season Taste of Home Magazine ABC National News Dessert Professional NYC Your Tango Chicago Bella Magazine NYC Bake Magazine read more

Quaint kitschy hobbit-like ambience, friendly service, interesting back story and awards galore- sadly we didn't like the cookies here very much. We tried the white chocolate macadamia nut and oatmeal dark chocolate cookies. They are huge and pricey but honestly tasted just plain doughy. In fact they tasted like slightly hardened cookie dough and didn't have much in the way of texture. Not for us, but glad we finally tried it out! read more

This shop is magical. When you step through the door, you are transported to a mystical land of joy, fairies, and impressive treats. I spent my first five minutes in the shop just checking out the decor. Then I honed in on the cookies. And oh boy, they are amazing. If you're wondering if they're worth the price, I say ABSOLUTELY. read more

What a treat! My husband I was hungry for a good cookie. One a day road trip we rerouted a bit to this lovely town...for a cookie! It was hard to pick just one! We were so happy with our choices we drive back a second time before heading home to CA. The shop keeper (she reminded us of Susie from Curb Your Enthusiasm and told her so) was so sweet! read more

Visiting The Maui Cookie Lady is a must do on every trip to Maui. It is by far the most whimsical store filled with local creations. We always walk out with about 10 cookies. The packaging is adorable and their flavors are unique. Plus, they do seasonal flavors to keep you coming back for more. The cashier makes sure to tell you how to store the cookies while on vacation in order to preserve their quality. We love these cookies so much that we even buy them online as a pick me up back home in the Midwest. read more

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This is such a a delight of a cookie shop. You walk in and it looks like stepping into a Hobbit hole. Or something. The cookies are vast in flavors and don't be alarmed by the $10 price tag for a cookie. We got the half baked which includes an entire Oreo, Reese's peanut butter cup, Snickers. It's several desserts in one and I'd say there were 4 portions in the cookie. We were told this is one of the larger cookies they pretty as they have several smaller cheaper ones and fudge and other candy options. Great place to get gifts for people. The cashier lady was very friendly and told us a bit about the shop and the town. This is a must stop if you're visiting. My only regret is not getting more cookies. read more

This shop has delightful desserts, cookies, other yummy treats including Island Popper popcorn, cute artwork read more

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My husband and I entered this small quirky shop for a sweet fix, after seeing really good reviews. There's a ton of flavors to choose from. I went with the Anuhea upcountry cookie, intrigued at how lavender, lemon, white chocolate, and macadamia flavors could intertwine in a cookie. The service was friendly, I believe the owner (the maui cookie lady herself) was the cashier. Low and behold... the cookie was DEVOURED. Mind you, it is a HUGE cookie. The flavors were perfectly blended, not too strong in any category. Yes, $9 for a cookie sounds bonkers. But this is a must try !!! read more

The Maui Cookie Lady - Anuhea upcountry cookie SO GOOD - Desserts Near Me - Makawao, Hawaii

This is a gimmick. While the shop is cute and full of local products, the cookies taste how the shop smells. At first it's pleasantly sweet then quickly becomes overwhelmingly artificial. The cookies taste the way the shop smells. All the flavors taste the same and taste strongly artificial - I'm unsure if the prepackaging just absorbed the shop smells. I love sweets and cookies and this is not the gem you think it may be. read more

Such a cute store, and the cookies are incredible. I love that they can be frozen, so I don't feel badly about buying a ton to bring home. The person behind the counter was helpful and patient. read more

12/30/25 Bummers! Got here today exactly at 4:05pm. The door was locked then a worker came by to go inside and she told me she sold out for the day. Asked if there was at least 1 extra cookie I could buy and she told me no. I drove upcountry specifically for a cookie. Oh well... read more

Holy cookie Heaven!! I can't say enough about these amazing cookies! I came here specifically to get these cookies for wedding favors for our recent wedding on the island. The store is adorable and pulls you in with the delicious smells and keeps you with the incredible quaintness. I also love that they also carry other local shop's products. Local supporting Local! If you are looking for amazing and delicious cookies then make your way to The Maui Cookie Lady, you won't regret it! read more

The Maui Cookie Lady - Desserts Near Me - Makawao, Hawaii

This shop was recommended by our Haleakala bike tour guide (the Remy show). It's really adorable inside with nicely packaged decadent cookies and gifts. The dark chocolate toffee was excellent and we tried several of the massive cookies. The ingredients are fairly clean and they are pretty good. Best cut in fourths and enjoyed with coffee perhaps as they are pretty sweet. Wish I had gotten more of the mac nut wafer candies that we sampled!!! read more

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If you are on Maui, do not miss an opportunity to visit this amazing place. I'm dead serious. It would be a shame to miss out on the fantastic experience we had at the shop. Being in the shop reminded me of being in a little elve's house. It was so darn cute and the cookies were packaged stored in little boxes where you can just pick out what you would like. Can I also mention that the packaging is adorable and so were the bags that we took them home in. We first heard about the Maui Cookie Lady when we were in Oahu. Forgot all about it when we came across the cute little shop in Makawao. Turned out to be they make the best cookies ever!! We randomly picked out some cookies. We heard one of our picks was a favorite cookie of The Rock. We are happy to hear the cookies can be shipped to the mainland. Yay!! This little treasure checks off all my requirements for a fantastic place. So good!! read more

The Maui Cookie Lady - Cute little shop. - Desserts Near Me - Makawao, Hawaii

Quaint shop with an aroma, feel and sounds of say Disneyland :) A place to definitely pop into an support. The famous big cookies remind me of more commercial locals like: Paneras: Kitchen Sink cookie or Chonky Cookies, being jammed packed with fabulous flavors. No calorie counting here, just enjoy the yummy, yummy in your tummy. read more

The Maui Cookie Lady - Peanut Butter Perfection ~ 5.19.23 - Desserts Near Me - Makawao, Hawaii

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When one of the redeeming qualities cited for visiting a speciality shop on Maui is "celebrities go there", you know it's a tourist trap. Sadly despite humble beginnings, The Maui Cookie Lady store is just that. It's the kind of place you visit once, but not twice. Cookies are average in flavour; their claim to fame is that they are huge and stuffed. They are just not that good, certainly not $8 good. My husband said they tasted similar to "Cookies by George" in Canada. Just a cookie, nothing special, tastes factory made. We tried the lilikoi white chocolate macadamia, which was so sweet it was nearly inedible. It still had grains of sugar in it, so maybe not that well mixed also. The other cookie was Da Half Baked, which apparently is the favourite of Dwayne Johnson "The Rock". Well, he's a celebrity actor, not a chef or a food critic. It was OK, had an oreo cookie in the middle, different but again too sweet and just kind of average. I also tried the brownies - terrible dry texture, pretty much worth eating the top and throwing the rest out. Supposedly they are made fresh for Friday and Saturday only, but it tasted stale and old. Too bad Makawao seems to be turning in to a new Paia. I hope it won't lose it's Maui character in the same way by becoming a mecca of kitch, overpriced art and clothing, and silly specialty stores. The Disney tunes playing in the background made this store a little creepy, maybe they're trying to target kids, and tourists who treat Maui like Disneyland. Just weird. Stick to the malasadas down the street at Komoda's bakery. read more

The Maui Cookie Lady - Brownies on Friday and Saturdays only - Desserts Near Me - Makawao, Hawaii

GIANT COOKIES, if you like huge cookies easily the size of 3 normal ones this is the place for you. It reminded me a lot of Levain's in NY but with much more locally inspired and original creations and the best thing is each cookie is individually wrapped so you can bring them home, you can also order via mail order if you really want to try it remotely. This description is positive, the inside is like an eclectic Hallmark explosion. I don't know why but walking into the doors felt like entering some magic Middle Earth cookie shop and it's a feeling I've never felt before. Mitzi Toro began baking delicious cookies in 2012 as a fundraiser. After raising funds for the nurses who took take of her father, Mitzi was encouraged to transform her cookie fundraiser into a business by her regular customers who came to immensely love her delicious delectable. White Chunk Mac: Maui Grown Roasted Macadamia, Bavarian Cream, and Premium White Chocolate Chunks. Delicious with wonderful grains of seal salt and raw sugar in every bite for a nice small crunch. Not overly sweet and I would share this since its HUGE. Choc Choc Chip: We toasted this a little and it was excellent, the kids wanted more even though even split into 1/4s it was still a lot of cookies, its made from 3 different kinds of chocolate. read more

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If you are looking for a cute cookie and sweet shop, then this a great spot to visit. The staff is so friendly and sweet. As for the goodies, there are so many delicious options. The cookies, of course, are top notch. They are soft, huge and a collection of flavor options, which change. They also have some huge peanut butter cups, which are amazing. This is a must stop if you are in the area. read more

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I got to try their cookies at Made in Maui and they were super good! Extremely flavorful, extremely satisfying. If you see her cookies at a vendor or event, definitely pick some up - Miguel Morales Photography read more

The Maui Cookie Lady - Cookies (@miguelmoralesphotography on Instagram) - Desserts Near Me - Makawao, Hawaii

An enchanting little store (capacity of 6 people it says on the door) that hit me with the sweet smell of caramel and chocolate right when I stepped in! We end up choosing the limited edition strawberry and cream, white chocolate mac nut and a bag of brownie edges. The browny edges were devoured within hours and what I appreciate about them is that they are unapologetically flavorful with intense chocolate flavors- sweet but not too over the top. Service was great - we were educated on the flavors to assist in our decision making process. read more

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I was Mr. Popular at work today because I brought a box from The Maui Cookie Lady! My coworkers were very happy & so was I I love to support this local business read more

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