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The Story of Naperville's Favorite Dessert Shop

Since 1994, Cookie Dough Creations has been serving sweet nostalgia. Learn about our local, family-owned ice cream shop on the Naperville Riverwalk.

A Family-Owned Naperville Tradition

Founded on tradition and powered by community, we are a true Naperville original. When local couple Jeff and Nikki Schultz took over in 2017, they preserved the institution known for its edible, egg-free cookie dough–was up for sale. To preserve a beloved local business with deep roots and flavor, they stepped in and carried the torch. They joined a three-decade legacy, and today Jeff and Nikki are proud to continue the mission that began with founder Jim Bewersdorf in 1994.  

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From Our Naperville Family to Yours

What began as one person’s leap of faith has become a family pursuit. Jeff, Nikki, Sami, and Tommy bring passion, consistency, and a touch of creativity. We believe every dessert shop should tell a story–and ours is one of preserving community tradition, honoring a legacy recipe, and delighting customers. Cookie Dough Creations is more than sugar, butter, and dough–it’s a Naperville staple, lovingly maintained by neighbors for neighbors.  

Our promise to you

We are a one-of-a-kind gem in a world full of cookie-cutter franchises. We only use premium ingredients to insure the highest quality products. We’re a small, local operation–no fluff, no filler, just the best desserts you’ve ever tasted, straight from the mixing bowl.

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Hear More About Us

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Downtown Naperville Alliance
2025

Cookie Dough Creations - Business Profile

As a long-standing member of the Downtown Naperville Alliance, our business is celebrated as a one-of-a-kind gem for gourmet desserts. We are known for our original raw cookie dough, made from scratch daily without artificial ingredients.

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Chicago Tribune
2025

Down to Business: Naperville couple bought Cookie Dough Creations to ensure local biz kept going

This Chicago Tribune feature tells the story of how our current owners, Naperville residents Jeff and Nikki Schultz, purchased the business to ensure the local favorite kept going. The article covers their commitment to preserving the original, safe-to-eat cookie dough recipe that has made our shop a downtown institution for decades.

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Chicago Parent
2025

The Best Over-the-Top Desserts in Naperville for Families

Chicago Parent names us one of the best dessert spots in Naperville, perfect for families seeking a unique treat. Our homemade, egg-free cookie dough is a safe and delicious choice for kids, especially when enjoyed in our popular cookie dough sandwiches.

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Naperville Magazine
2024

Doughlicious

Naperville Magazine chronicles our story, from our original recipe to becoming a downtown staple for the best edible cookie dough. The feature highlights our commitment to quality and our famous cookie-dough sandwiches, a must-try dessert for Naperville locals and visitors.

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NCTV17
2024

30 years of tasty treats at Cookie Dough Creations

Celebrating 30 years in business, NCTV17 featured our family-owned Naperville shop and our famous dessert combinations. We continue to serve the original raw cookie dough and ice cream that have made us a beloved downtown Naperville institution.

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The North Star (Naperville North HS)
2022

Downtown Naperville ice cream ranked

Our downtown Naperville shop was ranked as a top spot for sweet treats, praised for its rich, gooey edible cookie dough and smooth ice cream. The article highlighted our 27-year history and the unique addition of a game room for a fun dessert experience.

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The Independent
2019

Cookie Dough Creations

Our downtown Naperville shop offers a delicious and safe solution for eating raw cookie dough, with flavors from chocolate chip to cake batter. We also serve classic ice cream, soft baked cookies, and milkshakes, making us a popular and affordable dessert destination.

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Chicago Tribune
2018

Down to Business: Cookie dough and ice cream prove a big lure for Naperville biz, even when it's 10 below

The Chicago Tribune highlights our Naperville shop's powerful, year-round appeal, attracting customers for our famous cookie dough and ice cream even in the coldest weather. This feature solidifies our status as a beloved local destination, where the community gathers for unique, house-made sweet treats regardless of the season.

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Benet Herald (Benet Academy)
2017

Redwing Eats: Cookie Dough Creations

Benet Academy's student newspaper recommends our downtown Naperville shop as a unique and delicious place for sweet treats. The article highlights our many edible cookie dough flavors and notes our national attention from major television networks.

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A Girl's Guide to Cars
2017

I Pledge My (Kia) Soul to Ice Cream

Featured as a must-stop Midwest road trip destination, our Naperville shop was praised for its heavenly combination of egg-free cookie dough and ice cream. The author celebrated our multiple flavors, from traditional chocolate chip to fudge brownie, as a top ice cream adventure.

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Eat More Chocolate
2015

Cookie Dough Creations Naperville(Explored)

This food blog review raved about our unique concept of serving real, raw, egg-free cookie dough scooped just like ice cream. The author loved the Oreo and M&M flavors, calling our Naperville shop a "cool idea" and a definite must-return treat.

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Pudhog Blog
2012

Places I Need To Visit: Cookie Dough Creations, Illinois

An international blogger from England named our Naperville shop their "Bucket List Numero Uno" for its unique concept of serving raw, eggless cookie dough. The post celebrated our innovative desserts, like cookie dough sandwiches and cheesecakes, as a concept they wished existed in the UK.

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Chicago's Best (WGN)
2011

Chicago's Best Sweets: Cookie Dough Creations

Featured on the acclaimed TV show "Chicago's Best," our Naperville shop was celebrated for its unique, safe-to-eat raw cookie dough and creative dessert creations. The hosts raved about our creamy texture and one-of-a-kind cookie dough sandwiches, cementing our status as a top sweet spot in Chicagoland.

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Daily Herald
2008

Little creative touches really do mean a lot

In a feature about Naperville's downtown charm, our shop is mentioned as a delightful stop along the Riverwalk. The article highlights the joy our creative treats bring to families and visitors exploring the city's local attractions.