Later, Ben's son, BT Byrd, Jr. had the idea of packing these bite sized confections in tins, so that they would travel better. It wasn't long before Byrd became a gourmet food company, shipping cookies to other markets outside Savannah. By then, Byrd, Jr. had become known as "Cookie" Byrd!
Cookie Byrd's daughter Kay, and her husband, were the third generation of the Byrd family to run the company and today their daughter Stephanie continues with the 91 years of baking the famous Byrd cookies.
Each generation has developed new recipes and innovative ideas and the company has expanded its marketplace worldwide. Their “recipe for success” includes its continued tradition of hard work, superior product quality, and outstanding customer service. They continue to bake in small batches to deliver the superior cookies their customers expect.
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| Scotch Oatmeal Cookie |
The classic Byrd Cookie is it's Scotch Oatmeal cookie currently available.
A Few of Byrd's Famous Cookie Flavors
Key Lime Cooler
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| Byrd's Key Lime Cooler |
The Key Lime Cooler is a thin bite-size cookie bursting with the same deliciously tart-but-sweet flavor as key lime pie. This classic cookie has a powdered sugar coating.
Georgia Peach Cookies
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| Byrd's Georgia Peach Cookie |
This award winning 'Flavor of Georgia' cookie has a sweet Georgia peach taste. Byrd takes the tangy goodness of a tree ripened peach and coats it with powdered sugar with a flavorful sweet cream taste.
Favorite Bite Sized Cookies of the Low Country
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| Byrd's Famous Cookies from Savannah's Iconic Cookie Bakery |
This famous Savannah company is located virtually across the Savannah River from the South Carolina Low Country, which includes the coastal area from Myrtle Beach to Charleston and Hilton Head. Thus, having a Byrd cookie named for the Low Country fits right in with this area.
Byrd's Famous Cookies Of Savannah include these favorite bite-sized cookies of the Low Country. They come in a gift ready Post Card style 6 Oz.Tin and include the Key Lime Coolers, Georgia Peach, Benne Wafers, Almond Shortbread, Chocolate Chip, and Scotch Oatmeal.
For a list of all the current flavors of Byrd's Famous Cookies, Click here on their Website.
Byrd's Famous Cookies Stores
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| Byrds Famous Cookies at City Market |
Bakery Tours
Take a tour of Byrd's Bakery when you visit Savannah, Georgia. You will be able to smell the cookies before you even enter the door. Whether you are a tourist visiting the city or locals who want to arrange field trips for school children and Scout troops, it's a fun tour. You'll get to know the history and legacy of this multi-generational cookie company on your guided tour and delight in lots of cookie tasting! Tours are available Monday-Friday 10AM-4PM and a tour can be booked in advance by emailing stacy@byrdcookiecompany.com or call 912.721.1551.
May your cookie jar never be empty!
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| Byrd's Famous Bite-Size Cookies |
A yummy Article written by Wednesday Elf (c) 5/27/2017
Note: The author may receive a commission from purchases made using links found in this article. “As an Amazon Associate, Ebay (EPN) and/or Esty (Awin) Affiliate, I (we) earn from qualifying purchases.”
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I have tasted the Key Lime variety before. They are delicious! Great review!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Mary Beth. I've tasted quite a few of the varieties Byrd makes. I agree that they are delicious!
DeleteOh, my, I'd love to have a nice assortment of these to enjoy this morning with my tea. Then again this afternoon with my iced tea. I'm not familiar with Byrd's cookies, but that is an acquaintance I'd love to make!
ReplyDeleteThese bite-size cookies are 'perfect' to have with tea. I know you'd enjoy them, Susan. They are available in other places outside Savannah. :)
DeleteI love Byrd cookies and it has been way too long since I had any! My personal favorite is indeed the Key Lime Coolers. I admit though, I was not familiar with the family history or how the brand started. Very interesting and how cool that the great-granddaughter is carrying on the family tradition. I will have to be sure and place my order soon. They are like little delicacies that I share only with my family and bestest buds!
ReplyDeleteVery cool to learn you are familiar with Byrd cookies, Mouse. I wasn't until I moved to Savannah, where they have been a local favorite for decades! Now they are one of my favorite 'treats'.
DeleteI've never tried these, they look and sound very yummy - the key lime look mouth watering, and I have to say I want one right now lol
ReplyDeleteThey ARE delicious. Barbara. I had some just yesterday and remembered just how good they are.
DeleteYou can never have enough cookies. I don't think I've ever tried these but I sure will now. Thanks Pat!!
ReplyDeleteI think you will really like them, Sam. They are delicious! Thanks for stopping by.
DeleteYou had me at cookies! They sound delicious, not sure if they've made their way 'down under' yet so I'll just have to put Savannah on my must visit list.
ReplyDeleteI'm the same way, Louanne... say the word 'cookie' and you've immediately got my attention! :) Since you probably won't make it to Savannah in the near future, these cookies are available through Amazon and they DO ship to Australia! :)
DeleteJust reading this makes me hungry. Lots of unique flavors available from Byrd. I'd love to try them.
ReplyDeleteI think you'd enjoy them, Barbara. The flavors are unique and the cookies are SO good!
DeleteWell the next time I make it to Savannah, you know where I'm going to go, don't you? If you said on a cookie tour, you would be right! Sounds like it's right up my alley, so to speak!
ReplyDeleteAnother reason to move to Savannah!
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