Melissa Gorga’s Sprinkle Cookies Company Was ‘A Long Time Coming’

Melissa Gorga can officially add cookie connoisseur to her resume, now that she’s launched her own splash cookie company, MG sprinklers.

In an exclusive interview with Us WeeklyGorga, 45, gushed about what inspired her to embark on this new venture. “Everyone knows sprinkle cookies are my favorite,” said the 45-year-old Bravo star us. “We had this iconic scene (b The Real Housewives of New Jersey) and I always wanted to come out with my own – it’s been a long time.”

as a trustee RHONJ As fans know, Gorga’s preference for Italian sweets was brought to light during season 3, when Gorga’s sister-in-law, Teresa Giudiceremember to throw A box of sprinkle cookies Shagurga who was then pregnant brought to her home on Christmas Eve. (The incident, which inspired TikTok’s sound, was just one of many that contributed to their ongoing problems.)

Since then, “Everywhere I go, people give me cookies and sprinkles, (whether it’s at book signings or when they come to fanatics,” Gorga continued. “When we go to Dolores‘ (Catania‘s Battle for Brooklyn’ baseball), all holding ‘Team Sprinkle’ (signs).

Gorga spent nearly two years searching for the right baker to team up with in order to create the best possible product. “It was all about an amazingly delicious cookie that would make people (say), ‘That was the best butter cookie I’ve ever had, and I’m going to have it again,'” she explained. “So, there was a lot of work, back and forth, (to) create the perfect cookie — and we definitely have it now.”

According to the reality star, she has big plans to expand – “I’m looking into (creating) a sprinkle cake and maybe a cookie crumb cake” – and customers will also be able to customize orders: “We’re going to have a variety of colors, so if you want to bring the sprinkle cookies to a baby shower, there will be pink and blue (options).

Melissa’s husband, Joe Gorgahas already given his approval. “Obviously he’s been eating Italian pastries his whole life, so he’s a picky eater,” said the mother of three us of Joe, 50, with whom she shares Antonia, 18, Gino, 16, and Joey, 13. “He loves them and (asks), ‘What took you so long?'”

with RHONJ Currently on breakMelissa keeps busy, hosting the “On Display” podcast and operating both Envy locations in Ridgewood, NJ and Huntington, NY. She is also in the midst of planning the festivities for her annual Christmas Eve party. “It’s a big deal to me,” she shared. “Last year I had Christmas carolers come to the door. I have Santa show up with presents for all the little kids – I go above and beyond.”

Sharing her beloved gingerbread cookies with her family and fans just in time for the holiday season is just one more reason for Melissa to celebrate. “I’m excited for everyone to bring them to Christmas Eve and parties and share my cookies,” Love Italian style added the author. “To me, it’s magical – it’s a dream.”