📍 Stevenson Ranch
🔗 https://dirtydoughcookies.com
Dirty Dough is famous for their over-stuffed, flavor-packed cookies that taste like dessert on top of dessert. Their holiday flavors come in thick, warm layers and make the perfect December treat.
What to try:
Peppermint Chocolate Cookie
Cinnamon Roll Cookie
Seasonal Stuffed Sugar Cookie
Why locals love it:
These cookies are BIG, gooey, creative, and absolutely “worth the calories.”
📍 Sierra Highway, Newhall
🔗 https://ladydiscookies.com
Lady Di’s is a long-time SCV favorite — the kind of place your neighbor whispers about because they don’t want the line to get longer. Their holiday treats are fresh, warm, and nostalgic.
Best holiday picks:
Cookie gift boxes
Chocolate-dipped strawberries
Holiday brownies & bars
Perfect for:
Office parties, teachers, family dessert tables.
🍥 3. 85°C Bakery Café – Cozy Pastries & Holiday Drinks
📍 Valencia
🔗 https://85cbakerycafe.com
85°C is Santa Clarita’s go-to spot for soft pastries, sweet breads, and winter drinks. It’s a warm, cozy stop if you want a treat that pairs perfectly with cold evenings.
Holiday favorites:
Sweet brioche pastries
Sea salt caramel coffee
Holiday latte specials
Why go:
It’s the perfect pre-shopping dessert stop if you’re heading to the mall.
🧁 4. A Piece of Cake – Boutique Cakes & Festive Desserts
This local boutique bakery is known for gorgeous cakes, pastries, and custom holiday desserts. Everything here feels premium and handcrafted.
Top recommendations:
Custom holiday cakes
Fruit tarts
Mini dessert boxes
Great for:
Family gatherings, holiday dinners, birthdays, special events.
🥐 5. Tous Les Jours – French Pastries with Holiday Flair
📍 Stevenson Ranch
🔗 https://www.tljus.com
Tous Les Jours brings French bakery vibes to the SCV. Their pastries are buttery, flaky, and perfect for December mornings.
What to order:
Croissants (all of them)
Strawberry cream bread
Holiday cakes & roll cakes
Feels like:
A winter trip to a European bakery — without leaving SCV.
🎁 BONUS: Build Your Own SCV Holiday Treat Crawl
If you want to make a night of it, try this festive route:
1️⃣ Start at 85°C for coffee + a warm pastry
2️⃣ Swing by Dirty Dough for a holiday cookie
3️⃣ Grab a treat box at Lady Di’s
4️⃣ Pick up a holiday cake from A Piece of Cake
5️⃣ End at Tous Les Jours for croissants tomorrow morning
Calories don’t count in December. That’s the rule.
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