After the 2020 pandemic shook the culinary industry (along with just about everything else), Lorin Michel Peters was forced to make a career pivot. Having been a savory chef for her entire career, she knew that the classic cookie was in need of its own shake-up.

She wanted to create something different, but wanted to infuse the classic flavors and textures that make homemade cookies so good. After a few late-night R+D sessions in her home kitchen and input from handful of willing tasters, the perfect cookie took shape. As a wink to its already loyal following, Cookie Rich launched as the ultimate updated treat on Halloween 2020.