Recipe for success: Meet stylish New Jersey 10-year-old who's CEO of cookie company
Cory Nieves isn’t your cookie-cutter businessman. The preteen with a flair for fashion and a sweet tooth started Mr. Cory’s Cookies out of his Englewood home in 2009 and is now working to sell his all-natural cookie dough online.
Mr. Cory brought his pop up stand to the West Elm furniture store in Chelsea on Saturday.
Life is sweet for Cory Nieves.
The bespectacled 10-year-old CEO of Mr. Cory's Cookies is building a dessert empire and has gained national attention for his treats as well as his designer threads — all before starting fifth grade.
Mr. Cory's story dates back to 2009. He started off selling hot cocoa, lemonade and cookies from a stand in Englewood, N.J.
Now, Mr. Cory's Cookies are available at markets and events in New Jersey and New York. He has even brought his pop-up store to a West Elm furniture store in Chelsea and is working to make his all-natural cookie dough available online.
What makes his cookies special?
It’s sweet to be Mr. Cory, the 10-year-old CEO of Mr. Cory’s Cookies who is a hit on Instagram thanks to his sophisticated sense of style.It’s sweet to be Mr. Cory, the 10-year-old CEO of Mr. Cory’s Cookies who is a hit on Instagram thanks to his sophisticated sense of style.PreviousNextIt’s sweet to be Mr. Cory, the 10-year-old CEO of Mr. Cory’s Cookies who is a hit on Instagram thanks to his sophisticated sense of style. Mr. Cory knows how to dress for success. Mr. Cory’s Cookies are sold in and around Englewood, N.J. One smart cookie: Mr. Cory started his cookie company in 2009. Enlarge
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“They are made with love,” Mr. Cory told the Daily News. “They look scrumptious and they make your mouth water.”
The pint-sized businessman also has a flair for fashion.
Mr. Cory often showcases his sophisticated sense of style on his Instagram account, where he has more 24,000 followers.
“I love because of the colors and the nice presentation,” he said.
His favorite brands and designers include J. Crew, Ralph Lauren and Tom Ford, and he is a fan of the pocket square.
Mr. Cory’s career goes beyond baking and sharing Instagram pics.
The preteen is also an actor and child model and was featured, fittingly enough, in a Pillsbury commercial in 2012.
Cory Nieves isn’t your cookie-cutter businessman. The preteen with a flair for fashion and a sweet tooth started Mr. Cory’s Cookies out of his Englewood home in 2009 and is now working to sell his all-natural cookie dough online.
Mr. Cory brought his pop up stand to the West Elm furniture store in Chelsea on Saturday.
Life is sweet for Cory Nieves.
The bespectacled 10-year-old CEO of Mr. Cory's Cookies is building a dessert empire and has gained national attention for his treats as well as his designer threads — all before starting fifth grade.
Mr. Cory's story dates back to 2009. He started off selling hot cocoa, lemonade and cookies from a stand in Englewood, N.J.
Now, Mr. Cory's Cookies are available at markets and events in New Jersey and New York. He has even brought his pop-up store to a West Elm furniture store in Chelsea and is working to make his all-natural cookie dough available online.
What makes his cookies special?
It’s sweet to be Mr. Cory, the 10-year-old CEO of Mr. Cory’s Cookies who is a hit on Instagram thanks to his sophisticated sense of style.It’s sweet to be Mr. Cory, the 10-year-old CEO of Mr. Cory’s Cookies who is a hit on Instagram thanks to his sophisticated sense of style.PreviousNextIt’s sweet to be Mr. Cory, the 10-year-old CEO of Mr. Cory’s Cookies who is a hit on Instagram thanks to his sophisticated sense of style. Mr. Cory knows how to dress for success. Mr. Cory’s Cookies are sold in and around Englewood, N.J. One smart cookie: Mr. Cory started his cookie company in 2009. Enlarge
MR. CORY'S COOKIES/VIA INSTAGRAM
“They are made with love,” Mr. Cory told the Daily News. “They look scrumptious and they make your mouth water.”
The pint-sized businessman also has a flair for fashion.
Mr. Cory often showcases his sophisticated sense of style on his Instagram account, where he has more 24,000 followers.
“I love because of the colors and the nice presentation,” he said.
His favorite brands and designers include J. Crew, Ralph Lauren and Tom Ford, and he is a fan of the pocket square.
Mr. Cory’s career goes beyond baking and sharing Instagram pics.
The preteen is also an actor and child model and was featured, fittingly enough, in a Pillsbury commercial in 2012.
vtaylor@nydailynews.com
