About
Chef Zakiya

What began as a childhood tradition in my grandmother’s kitchen became the inspiration behind The Cookie Dip Company — a luxury dessert brand dedicated to handcrafted gourmet cookie dips and unforgettable flavor experiences.

I’m Chef Zakiya, founder and creator of The Cookie Dip Company. From an early age, I found joy in blending ingredients, experimenting with flavors, and creating sweet treats that brought people together. Baking alongside my grandmother taught me that food is more than indulgence — it’s comfort, creativity, and connection.

In 2018, during the iconic Playboy Jazz Festival, an impromptu cooking challenge with friends unexpectedly transformed my passion into a business. With only a few ingredients on hand, I created my first signature cookie dips: Vanilla Bean and Lemon. The response was immediate. Friends and festival-goers couldn’t stop talking about the rich texture, bold flavors, and unique twist on traditional desserts.

That moment inspired the launch of The Cookie Dip Company — a premium cookie dip brand rooted in creativity, nostalgia, and elevated snacking.

Today, we craft small-batch dessert dips designed to turn ordinary moments into indulgent experiences. From flavor-forward creations like Mango Chili to decadent favorites like Milk Chocolate Horchata, every recipe is thoughtfully developed to surprise and delight.

At The Cookie Dip Company, we believe dessert should feel special — playful yet sophisticated, comforting yet unexpected. Whether paired with cookies, fruit, pretzels, or enjoyed by the spoonful, our gourmet sweet dips are made to be shared, savored, and remembered.

Welcome to your new favorite indulgence.

About Chef Zakiya

Sweet Moments in the Spotlight

Print & Digital

Voyage LA
LA Sentinel
DTLA Weekly / Downtown LA Weekly
Canvas Rebel
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New York Weekly
The SHE Mark

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FOX Soul
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Black Business Association
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Black Girl Ventures
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Village United
Elevated Cities Cohort
Food Funded
LAX Coastal Chamber of Commerce

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Emmy Awards Gifting Suite
Taste of Soul
Official Vendor
Los Angeles Urban League
Golf Tournament Sponsor
KIS Foundation
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Dr. Cornel West Presidential Town Hall
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The Business Zone Podcast
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