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How Pennies came to be...

  • Becca with her Grandbetty the recipe creator of Piedmont Pennies

    A family recipe

    Becca's Grandbetty enhanced a southern cheese straw recipe, making it irresistibly crunchy and delightfully spicy. Growing up, Becca's Dad taught her learned how to 'pinch Pennies' for holiday gifts.

  • A class project

    After years in corporate America and many 5-star Penny reviews, Becca launched "Piedmont Pennies" as an MBA class project to help the world "Stay Cheesin" during COVID-19.

  • A community

    Today, Piedmont Pennies bakes full-time in Charlotte, NC, with Penny Pals (loyal customers) across the country.
Experience Pennies

A Taste of Southern Comfort

The best moments happen around the table.

Our handmade Southern cheese crackers are inspired by generations of tradition—crunchy, cheesy, and downright irresistible.

Whether you're hosting a party, building a charcuterie board, or looking for a nostalgic comfort snack, Piedmont Pennies bring bold cheddar flavor and Southern charm to every bite.

Proudly made in North Carolina, our woman-owned snack company is committed to delivering small-batch, locally crafted snacks that taste like home.

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The Best Snack for Any Occasion

A Family recipe with Southern Roots – inspired by homemade cheese straws, our crackers deliver rich, nostalgic flavors with every bite.

Small Batch, Big Flavor – We bake in our commercial kitchen using real aged cheddar, butter, and a hint of spice, ensuring the perfect crunch and taste in every batch.

Crunchier & Cheesier than Cheese Straws – If you love classic cheese straws, you’ll love our extra-crispy, ultra-cheesy twist on this Southern favorite.

Perfect for Parties, Gifts, & Everyday Snacking – Available in multiple flavors and sizes, Piedmont Pennies are great for gifting, entertaining, and elevating your snack game.

A Proud North Carolina Snack – Made with care in the Carolinas, our local snack is a favorite at gatherings, farmers' markets, and specialty stores across the South.

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Becca with her Grandbetty the recipe creator of Piedmont Pennies

Becca and her Grandbetty

From a Family Recipe to a Beloved Woman-Owned Brand

What started as a homemade snack for friends and family has now become a beloved cheese cracker shared across the country.

Becca started this business as part of an MBA class project at UNC Chapel Hill during the challenging days of COVID-19. She baked these crackers to help friends and family “Stay Cheesin!” during tough times. Soon enough, a simple family recipe became a North Carolina snack brand bringing joy to every bite.

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Taste the Tradition

We’re proud to continue the tradition, baking with the same love and care as Grandbetty did. Whether you grew up on Southern cheese straws or are discovering them for the first time, Piedmont Pennies bring a delicious taste of Southern hospitality to your home.

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Woman owned certification from WBENC

Proud woman-owned business

Certified woman-owned food business by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC).

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