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ABOUT US
At Sassy Pants Candy Co., we believe life is too short for boring snacks and mediocre treats!
Founded by a fun-loving cowgirl with a whole lot of sass, we set out on a mission to bring bold, crispy, and delightfully unexpected treats to those who crave something different. Our handcrafted freeze-dried candies take classic sweets to a whole new level—light, airy, and bursting with intensified flavor that will have your taste buds dancing faster than a rodeo bull.
But we don’t stop at sweets—because every cowgirl (and cowboy) needs a little protein to fuel their wild adventures! That’s where Sassy Steer Handcrafted Specialty Beef Jerky comes in. Made with premium cuts of beef, marinated to perfection, and slow-cured for a rich, smokey flavor, our jerky is tender, bold, and just the right amount of spicy—because life’s more fun with a little kick!
Whether you’re wrangling a long day, hitting the open trail, or just need a sweet (or savory) escape, we’ve got you covered. Our treats are as wild, free-spirited, and full of personality as the cowgirl way of life—because let’s face it, a little sass makes everything better!
So go ahead—treat yourself to some attitude-packed snacks that are anything but ordinary. You deserve it, sugar! 🤠✨
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Meet the Original Sassy Cowgirl: Melissa Baugher
At the heart of Sassy Pants Candy Co. is none other than our fearless leader and flavor mastermind, Melissa Baugher—the original Sassy Cowgirl!
With a passion for bold flavors, a love for adventure, and a knack for turning everyday treats into something extraordinary, Melissa set out to create a snack company as vibrant and full of personality as she is. Raised with a cowgirl spirit and a whole lot of grit, Melissa has always believed that life should be lived big, bold, and full of flavor—and that applies to snacks, too! She started experimenting with freeze-dried candies, discovering how the process transformed classic sweets into light, crispy, and wildly intense bites of joy. She didn’t stop there, knowing something was missing she and her husband Scott decided that cowboys needed something too! They created the Sassy Steer Jerky Co, supplying Handcrafted Specialty Beef Jerky, made with high-quality cuts, mouthwatering marinades, and just the right amount of kick.
Melissa isn’t just about making snacks—she’s about making moments. Whether it’s a well-earned treat after a long day, a road trip essential, or a fun, flavorful escape from the ordinary, she believes that good food should be an experience, not just a bite. With a bit of sass in her step, she’s here to make sure every treat that comes out of Sassy Pants Candy Co. is as unforgettable as the cowgirl spirit itself.
So, when you take a bite of our freeze-dried sweets or savor a piece of our handcrafted jerky, you’re not just snacking—you’re living life the Sassy Cowgirl way. And trust us, it’s the only way to snack! 🤠✨
Desert Life
For Melissa, life isn’t just about making delicious treats—it’s about embracing the adventure, independence, and bold spirit of the Wild West. And what better place to do that than right here in Nevada?
Nestled in a land of wide-open spaces, rugged mountains, and endless desert skies, Nevada provides the perfect backdrop for both living life to the fullest, whether it's riding in their sideXside, hiking a trail or crafting excellent candies. It’s a place where cowgirl grit meets entrepreneurial fire—where Melissa turns her passion for bold flavors and handcrafted goodness into a thriving business that’s as fierce, free-spirited, and full of personality as the state of Nevada itself.
Running Sassy Pants Candy Co. in Nevada means embracing hard work, heart, and a whole lot of sass. Mornings might start with checking in on fresh batches of freeze-dried candies—watching them transform into crispy, flavor-packed bites that practically jump off the tray. Afternoons might be spent perfecting labels for the Sassy Steer Handcrafted Specialty Beef Jerky. And somewhere in between, there’s always time to take in Nevada’s breathtaking landscapes, soak up the Western way of life, and dream up new and exciting flavors to keep things interesting.
But let’s be real... running a candy and jerky company in Nevada isn’t all sugar and spice. It takes hustle, heart, and the kind of stubborn determination that only a true cowgirl possesses. Whether it’s perfecting a new flavor, shipping out orders to excited customers, or wrangling the ins and outs of running a business, Melissa does it all with a grin, a little grit, and a whole lot of sass.
Nevada isn’t just where Sassy Pants Candy Co. was born—it’s a way of life. It’s about bold adventures, fearless spirit, and always having a little fun along the way. And that’s exactly what Melissa pours into every bite of sweet, crispy candy and every tender, seasoned piece of jerky she sells... because life’s too short for boring snacks, and it’s way too short for anything less than
full-flavored fun!
So, whether you’re hitting the dusty trail, chasing your next big adventure or dream, or just kicking back and enjoying life, grab a bag of Sassy Pants Candy or Sassy Steer Jerky and taste the spirit of the West—bold, wild, and full of sass!
