The new Gingerbread Twins factory has officially opened in Lafayette, LA. Founded by identical twin brothers Billy and Denny Guilbeaux, this venture is rooted in a passion for baking that began during their childhood.
Inside Gingerbread Twins Factory
Over the past 20 years, the Guilbeaux twins have been essential to the local baking scene. They got their start at Southside Bakery, which later transformed into Twin’s Burgers & Sweets, located at 2801 Johnston Street in Lafayette, LA. Twin’s Burgers & Sweets is known for its mixed menu, offering a variety of burgers, sandwiches, hotdogs, salads, and desserts, including their popular gingerbread cookies. The once seasonal gingerbread cookies have become a customer favorite, available in both small and large sizes, as well as in the form of gingerbread houses. Inspired by the growing demand for these gingerbread treats, the twins conceptualized a business model centered around their beloved gingerbread, aiming to reach a wider audience.
Pictured: Samara Seaux, Bakery Manager
Automated Icing Machines
Gingerbread Twins has entered the chat, an exclusively online-based storefront where hundreds of gingerbread cookies are produced fresh daily. The production process begins with the freshest ingredients, which are mixed and shaped using specialized cookie cutters. The cookies are then baked to a perfectly soft, chewy, and surprisingly juicy consistency in a large commercial oven. After cooling, the cookies are hand & machined decorated by automated icing machines that precisely apply seasonal patterns. The final products are packaged in pairs and prepared for delivery.
Special DL Gingers
During a recent visit to the facility, which is not open to the public, we had the opportunity to check out the entire process from start to finish. We even tried some custom Developing Lafayette gingerbread cookies, which really showed off the impressive capabilities of their icing machines. The cookies we tasted were amazing and could easily bring even the most skeptical non-gingerbread fans into back into the circle.
Local customers can purchase Gingerbread Twins products at Twin’s Burgers & Sweets. For those outside the area, gingerbread lovers can order the treats online at www.gingerbreadtwins.com and have them delivered directly to their doorsteps.
