Melissa Gorga's Sprinkle Cookie Company has been 'a long time coming'

Melissa Gorga She can officially add cookie expert to her resume, and now that she's launched her own cookie company, Sprayed by MG.

In an exclusive interview with Us WeeklyGorga, 45, spoke about what inspired her to embark on this new venture. “Everyone knows cookies are my favorite,” the 45-year-old Bravo star said. we. “We had this iconic scene (in The Real Housewives of New Jersey) And I've always wanted to direct myself – it's been a long time coming.

As a Savior RONG Fans know that Gorga's preference for Italian desserts was highlighted during Season 3, when Gorga's sister-in-law, Teresa GiudiceRemember to throw away A box of sprinkled biscuits Which Jorga, then pregnant, brought home on Christmas Eve. (This incident, which inspired the TikTok sound, was just one of many that contributed to their ongoing problems.)

Since then, “everywhere I go, people spray me with cookies, (whether) it's at a book signing or when they come to Envy,” Gorga continued. “When we go to Dolores' (CataniaAt “Battle for Brooklyn” baseball games, everyone holds up “Team Sprinkle” signs.

Gorga spent nearly two years searching for the right baker to collaborate with in order to create the best product possible. “It was all about having a great-tasting cake that would make people (say) it's the best butter cake I've ever had, and I'll have it again,” she explained. “So, it was a lot of work, back and forth, (to create) the perfect cookie — and we definitely got it now.”

According to the reality star, she has big plans for expansion — “I'm looking into (creating) a sprinkle cake and maybe a cookie crumb cake” — and customers will be able to customize orders, too: “We're going to have a variety of colors, so if you want to bring your sprinkles cookies to… For a baby shower, there will be (options) in pink and blue.

melissa husband, Joe Gorgaand he has already given his stamp of approval. “He's obviously been eating Italian pastries his whole life, so he's very picky,” the mother-of-three said. we About Joe, 50, with whom she shares Antonia, 18, Gino, 16, and Joey, 13.

with RONG Currently on hiatusMelissa stays busy, hosting the “On Display” podcast and managing two Envy locations in Ridgewood, New Jersey, and Huntington, New York. She's also in the midst of planning festivities for her annual Christmas Eve party. “It's a big problem for me,” she shared. “Last year, I got Christmas carols at the door. I got Santa to come with presents for all the little kids, and I go above and beyond.”

Sharing beloved cookies with her family and fans just in time for the holiday season is another reason to celebrate Melissa. “I'm excited for everyone to be able to bring these to Christmas Eve and parties and share my cookies.” I love Italian style The author added. “For me, it's magical – it's a dream.”