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- Cookie of the Month -

Gowanus’ Bites


Our classic pastries, now in a bite-sized version!

For years, these three pastries have been a favorite at our Gowanus coffee shop. Now you can enjoy them in a smaller size—perfect for a quick treat, coffee break, or a little taste of all three.

Each pastry is made with flaky puff pastry and our signature almond dough, baked until beautifully golden and finished with a delicate glaze.

The Gowanus’ Bites assortment includes:

🥐 Almond Horseshoe — buttery, flaky puff pastry wrapped around rich almond dough, shaped into our classic horseshoe.

💚 Pistachio Ring — our almond dough and pistachio flavors combined in a golden, delicate ring.

🍫 Chocolate Twist — flaky puff pastry and almond dough twisted together with chocolate for the perfect combination of buttery, nutty and chocolatey.

Three classics. One delicious bite.
Made in Brooklyn, inspired by our Gowanus coffee shop.

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Why Customers Love Claudio's

Fresh Baked Weekly

Every order is made fresh weekly, ensuring peak flavor and quality.

Traditional family recipes passed down through generations.

We ship coast to coast, delivering Italian tradition to your door.

"The best Italian cookies I've found outside of Italy!"
- Maria S.
"My family orders every holiday."
- Anthony R.
"Incredible quality and freshness."
- Sofia M.

Why the Penguin?

The penguin represents family, loyalty, and devotion—values that have always been at the heart of Claudio’s Kitchen. Our recipes come from generations of family baking in Rome, where food was about bringing people together around the table. Penguins are known for their strong family bonds and caring nature, which felt like the perfect reflection of our Italian heritage. And, of course, they have a playful side too—just like us and our cookies.

A Family Tradition, From Italy to Brooklyn

In my Nonna’s kitchen in Rome, I learned that baking was never just about ingredients. It was the warmth of our family gatherings, the scent of toasted almonds in the air, and the joy of sharing something made together. I still remember rolling the dough, waiting by the oven, and lifting out the cookies—small moments that stayed with me for life.

When I moved to New York in 2015, I brought those recipes with me, along with my culinary training and a dream of sharing authentic Italian cookies with families who would love them as much as mine did. What began as an idea became Claudio’s Kitchen—a bakery rooted in Italian tradition and built to bring those flavors and memories to homes across America.

Today, every cookie is still handcrafted in small batches with time-honored recipes and the same care my Nonna taught me. Tradition, to us, is not just about preserving the past; it’s about making new memories, gathering around the table, and sharing a taste of home in every bite.

At Claudio’s Kitchen, each cookie tells a story—and we invite you to discover them for yourself. Explore our cookies, connect with Claudio’s Kitchen, and bring a little taste of Italy to your table.