🍪 Today’s Sweet Trivia

The world’s largest chocolate chip cookie weighed more than an elephant — but do you know *how much* it actually weighed? 🍪🐘

💡 Answer at the bottom of the newsletter

🍮 “Just One Bite” — The Lie We All Tell Ourselves

You ever promise yourself you’ll just have *one bite*? Next thing you know, there’s a crumb left and a faint sense of betrayal — from yourself. Happens to the best of us. Especially when it’s warm, gooey, and smells like butter and happiness.

Sacramento’s dessert scene doesn’t make restraint easy — and honestly, why should it? Between the pies at Freeport Bakery, churros downtown, and Pushkin’s gluten-free magic, the city knows how to do comfort sugar right.

So this week’s roundup is pure indulgence. Whether you’re rewarding yourself for surviving January or just craving something sweet, this list is a judgment-free zone.

🍩 Sacramento’s Best Comfort Desserts for Winter Nights

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January’s cold, the skies are gray, and suddenly you remember exactly why dessert exists. In Sacramento, comfort desserts are serious business.

From Freeport Bakery’s pies and Pushkin’s gluten-free cinnamon rolls, to late-night donuts at Donut King and churros at Mayahuel, this city has your sweet cravings covered.

If you’re going to break your “healthy January” streak, do it with something flaky, warm, chocolatey, or dipped in ice cream. Go big. Go dessert. It’s winter.

🍷 Recipe Spotlight: Warm Brownie Sundae

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There’s dessert — and then there’s a warm brownie sundae. Gooey on the inside, crisp on the edges, and topped with vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of hot fudge. The secret? Slightly underbake the brownies so they stay molten inside.

Pair with your favorite Netflix show and zero guilt. This one’s therapy disguised as dessert.

💡 Answer to Sweet Trivia

🍪 The world’s biggest chocolate chip cookie weighed a staggering 40,000 pounds — baked in North Carolina in 2003! That’s roughly the size of **20 smart cars**… or one serious cheat day.

Whether you’re baking at home or hitting your favorite dessert spot, remember — the calories don’t count if you’re smiling. 😉 Here’s to a weekend full of sugar, laughter, and zero guilt.

🍩 Stay sweet, Sacramento!