Debra Connolly Schomer

owned Michael D's Cookies for 12 years. During this time she developed the Cookie Shop Mixer Method---a unique way of mixing cookies that virtually eliminates the need for bowl scraping, making it quick and easy to mix up a batch of cookie dough that comes out perfectly every time. 

She is an author and a retired teacher. Debra lives in Aurora, Illinois with her husband Doug and two Standard Poodles.