Nan's Nummies Cookie Shoppe

Nan's Nummies Cookie Shoppe A cookie shop that bakes from scratch. Cookies, brownies, bars, and Dutch Letters. Family owned. I would sell out in 2 hours!
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I started Nan's Nummies at the Downtown Des Moines Farmers Market in 1988. After a couple of weeks there I just couldn't make cookies fast enough. So I started looking for a storefront and opened my store in Historic Valley Junction the following spring. I started with about 8 kinds of cookies and over the years have added about 8 more kinds of cookies, brownies and bars, Dutch Letters, candy and

fudge. I have moved to bigger locations in Valley Junction twice and also expanded my current store twice! We also carry loads of chocolates, truffles and bulk candy including Jelly Belly’s and salt water taffy.

Okay… apparently the secret is out.There’s a certain little machine hanging around Nan’s Nummies that has been getting a...
08/14/2026

Okay… apparently the secret is out.

There’s a certain little machine hanging around Nan’s Nummies that has been getting an AWFUL LOT of attention lately.

How much attention?

YOU GUYS HAVE EMPTIED IT TWICE THIS WEEK. 😂

It was freshly stocked again this morning with:
🍪 Frosted cookies
🍪 Our regular cookies
🥐 Dutch Letters
🤤 Almond Cremes
🍬 $1.95 bags of candy
🚬 **CANDY CI******ES** - yes, the nearly impossible-to-find kind!
🥤 Pop & water

So if you happen to find yourself near Nan’s Nummies when we’re closed… well…

And judging by how fast you guys keep cleaning it out, some of you already know EXACTLY what we’re talking about. 😂

08/13/2026

Still tons of parking!!

Car show night!! Depending on who you listen to for the forecast, it may or may not rain... Heck...its Iowa... we might ...
08/13/2026

Car show night!!
Depending on who you listen to for the forecast, it may or may not rain... Heck...its Iowa... we might have a blizzard... Who knows?

Either way, we are keeping it going! For those of you with beautiful cars, bring them out. For those that just like looking at them, come enjoy!

ALSO:
🚗 CAR PEOPLE — WE NEED YOU! 🏆

We are looking for a few knowledgeable judges for our final Nan’s Nummies Car Show!

We need people who:
- Know their way around vehicles and can fairly judge different makes, models, builds, and modifications
- Are comfortable looking at things like overall condition, workmanship, attention to detail, presentation, etc.
- DO NOT have a vehicle entered in the show — gotta keep it fair! 😉 I cannot be a judge because I love them all so much and cant play favorites! So I need help!!!

If you’re a car enthusiast, mechanic, builder, detailer, collector, or just someone who REALLY knows their stuff, we’d love your help!

Interested? Comment below or send Nan’s Nummies a message! Feel free to tag someone who would make a great judge, too!

🏆 And yes… you get the very serious responsibility of deciding who takes home the hardware. No pressure. 😂

Reminder for today!! Weather appears to be perfect with no rain or extreme temps!
08/06/2026

Reminder for today!!
Weather appears to be perfect with no rain or extreme temps!

🚗☀️ CAR SHOW DAY! ☀️🚗It's Thursday, which means it's time to fill Elm Street with some incredible rides!Join us TODAY fr...
07/30/2026

🚗☀️ CAR SHOW DAY! ☀️🚗

It's Thursday, which means it's time to fill Elm Street with some incredible rides!

Join us TODAY from 4:00-8:00 PM at Nan's Nummies, 501 Elm Street for another evening of classic cars, cool trucks, muscle cars, and sweet treats.

🍪 Stop into the bakery for your favorite scratch-made goodies.
🛒 Don't forget to visit our Cake Cart outside, stocked with cakes, cookies, and plenty of treats while you're checking out the cars and the Farmers Market.

Whether you're bringing a vehicle or just coming to admire them, we'd love to see you!

📅 Car shows continue EVERY Thursday through August, with our final show and awards on August 27th!

Tag your favorite car enthusiast and help us spread the word. See you tonight! 🚘

🚗CAR SHOW IS BACK THIS THURSDAY! 🚗Grab your favorite ride and head to Nan's Nummies this Thursday from 4:00-8:00 PM in H...
07/28/2026

🚗CAR SHOW IS BACK THIS THURSDAY! 🚗

Grab your favorite ride and head to Nan's Nummies this Thursday from 4:00-8:00 PM in Historic Valley Junction!

Whether you're bringing a classic, muscle car, truck, Jeep, hot rod, or just love looking at cool cars, everyone is welcome!

And don't forget...
Our Cake Cart will be outside serving up mini loaves of our handmade fully customizable cakes, and the storefront will be open with all of your favorite cookies, pastries, chocolates, fudge, and more. Whether you're here for the cars or just something sweet, we've got you covered!

Bring your friends, bring the family, and come spend a summer evening with us. We can't wait to see everyone back on Elm Street!

👇 Tell us what you're bringing this week! 🚘🍪

07/23/2026

🚗 NO CAR SHOW TONIGHT 🚗

Just a quick reminder! There will NOT be a car show tonight.

Elm Street will be closed for the VFW's kids event, so our car show participants will not be able to park.

The good news? Starting NEXT Thursday, we'll have a car show EVERY Thursday through the end of August with the final awards show the last Thursday! 🎉

We hope everyone has a wonderful time at the VFW kids event tonight, and we can't wait to see all of our amazing cars back on Elm Street next Thursday!

📣 Please help us spread the word by sharing this post so no one makes the trip unnecessarily. See you next week!

Well... it finally happened.Many of you know our awning has been hanging on by a thread for quite some time. We've patch...
07/21/2026

Well... it finally happened.

Many of you know our awning has been hanging on by a thread for quite some time. We've patched it, repaired it, crossed our fingers, and squeezed every bit of life we could out of it because we lease our building, and replacing a commercial awning is an expense that simply hasn't been realistic in this economy.

Unfortunately, the storms that rolled through last night were the final blow. The awning is now damaged beyond repair.

With nearly 4,700 amazing people following this page, I'm hoping the power of our community can help point us in the right direction.
Do you know a company that installs commercial awnings? Someone who might be able to repair or recover the frame? A business that offers reasonable pricing, financing, or even has experience working with older storefronts?

If you have recommendations, please tag them below or send me a message. Even if you just know someone who might have ideas, I'd love to hear them!

Owning a small business means tackling one unexpected expense after another, and this one definitely wasn't on my bingo card for 2026. 😅 But we'll figure it out, just like we always do.

Thank you all so much for any recommendations, shares, or tags. It truly means more than you know. ❤️

🎄☀️ Who says you have to wait until December? ☀️🎄Christmas is coming to Nan's Nummies... just a little early! 🎅🍪Join us ...
07/20/2026

🎄☀️ Who says you have to wait until December? ☀️🎄

Christmas is coming to Nan's Nummies... just a little early! 🎅🍪

Join us the week of July 20th for our annual Christmas in July celebration and enjoy some of your favorite holiday treats, all while supplies last!

🎄 Featuring: 🍪 Frosted Sugar Cookies
🎅 Gingerbread Men
🌈 Rainbow Shortbread
🍫 Chocolate Chip Shortbread
🥜 Brown Sugar Pecan Shortbread
⭐ Spritz Cookies

Whether you're dreaming of cooler weather, love Christmas, or just need an excuse to eat a gingerbread man in July, we've got you covered. 😄

Stop by, grab your holiday favorites, and bring a little Christmas magic to your summer!

While supplies last!

Which Christmas treat are you most excited to see return?

🚗 BIG NEWS! 🚗You asked... (some of you begged) and the Valley Junction board just said YES!Starting Thursday, July 30th,...
07/15/2026

🚗 BIG NEWS! 🚗
You asked... (some of you begged) and the Valley Junction board just said YES!

Starting Thursday, July 30th, our car shows are going WEEKLY! 🎉

We still have a show TOMORROW,
Then we'll skip next week because there is a fun children's event taking up Elm Street on the 23rd before kicking off every Thursday from July 30th through August 27th.

🏁 Final Schedule:
• ✅ Tomorrow (don't miss it!) It will be hot, but will still be fun!
• July 30
• August 6
• August 13
• August 20
• 🏆 August 27 - Season Finale & Awards Night! **This is a date change from the prior schedule since the board allowed EVERY THURSDAY.

⏰ 4:00-8:00 PM
📍 Nan's Nummies, 501 Elm Street, Historic Valley Junction

All makes, models, and years are welcome. Whether you bring a ride or just want to walk through and check out some incredible cars, we'd love to see you. Come grab a dessert, hang out with fellow car enthusiasts, and help us make our biggest season yet even better! 🚘🍪🔥

Address

501 Elm Street
West Des Moines, IA
50265

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 10am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 5:30pm
Thursday 10am - 8pm
Friday 10am - 5:30pm
Saturday 10am - 5:30pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

Telephone

+15152772201

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