OUR STORY & chocolate CRAFT
World-Class Technique. Neighborhood Warmth.
Meet Nancy Lee—the cottage chocolatier bringing elite Chocolate Academy precision into irresistibly inviting confections.
From Corporate Desk to Cottage Studio
For decades, baking and cake decorating have been Nancy’s favorite creative outlet while working in the non-profit world and high-level corporate service roles. When a corporate merger presented an unexpected crossroads, she realized life is far too short not to pursue what truly brings her happiness.
With the support of her husband Clint, she stepped out of the corporate world to build her dream: a dedicated home chocolate studio right here in Omaha.
Rather than relying on basic home-baker guesswork, Nancy invested in masterclass training at the prestigious Callebaut Chocolate Academy in Chicago. There, she learned crystallization science, chocolate tempering, flavor infusions, and other confection-making techniques.
Pure Artisan Ingredients
We believe incredible chocolate comes from incredible ingredients—never artificial preservatives, fillers, or mass-produced shortcuts:
Belgian Couverture Chocolate
Midwestern Honey
Our traditional Honeycomb Toffee is light, airy, and completely butter-free—crafted with pure honey sourced directly from Midwest farmers and presented as a collection dipped in all three fundamental chocolates.
Cultured French Butter
Used in our signature French Butter Caramels and Toffees for a deep, extra-rich flavor that lesser butters simply can’t match.
Real Citrus Oils & Spices
Callebaut White Chocolate provides a luscious canvas for all-natural crystallized citrus fruits, oils and extracts, as well as Penzey's Spices for truffle flavors such as Lemon, Grapefruit and Apple Pie Spice. We also use Dark and Milk chocolate with Orange, a perfect nostalgic treat at Christmas and Easter.
Smoked Sea Salt from Roca
Our smoky chocolate potato chips are made with locally created smoked salt from Smokin Red White and Blue in Roca, NE.
"Do you like chocolate?"If you’ve ever stopped by our table at an event, you’ve heard our favorite line: "Do you like chocolate?"
It is a simple question that instantly brings a smile. We don't believe fine chocolate should ever feel snobbish, intimidating, or overly precious. Corner House Treats was built on a simple truth: Chocolate is the ultimate human pleasure—made with heart, to give you joy!
Deep Local Roots
Nancy regularly teaches cake decorating classes at Mangelsen’s in Omaha, sharing her passion for visual confection arts and helping local bakers build confidence in their own kitchens.
Cake Decorating at Mangelsen's
While we serve luxury wedding favors and corporate event drops across eastern Nebraska, you can catch us at local vendor markets, pop-up events, or say hello with a direct message to arrange local order pickup.
Local Omaha Pickup & Market Drops
From smoked salt in Roca, NE, to Penzeys spices and Midwest honey, we prioritize local partnerships whenever possible.
Sourcing from Local Nebraskans
Small-batch chocolate is a family effort! Nancy’s husband Clint handles custom box assembly and 3D-printed display elements. He also makes custom food-safe 3D-printed molds for special-occasion treats like Holiday Peppermint Bark. He’s also our Number One Taste-Tester!
Meet Clint, "Director of Packaging”
