🍪 1. Dirty Dough Cookies – Loaded Holiday Cookie Drops

📍 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.”

🍰 2. Lady Di’s Cookies & Sweets – The Holiday Classic

📍 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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