# Johns Hopkins Football Player Starts Cookie Business

> Johns Hopkins football player Claude Strnad launched a cookie business to honor his late father, who would be happy with his success.
- Title: Johns Hopkins Football Player Starts Cookie Business
- Summary: Johns Hopkins football player Claude Strnad launched a cookie business to honor his late father, who would be happy with his success.
- Keywords: claudescookiesbaltimore, johns hopkins, football, cookies, baltimore, chocolate chip, pumpkin spice, chocolate lava, news, local, Johns, Hopkins
- Source: The Banner — https://thebanner.com/sports/college-sports/hopkins-football-claude-strnad-cookies-JCUAM2M5ONHWVJ2WMD5LD2RK64
- Author: Andrew Golden
- Published: 2026-10-20T09:30:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: claudescookiesbaltimore, johns hopkins, football, cookies, baltimore, chocolate chip, pumpkin spice, chocolate lava, news, local
## Claude Strnad's Cookie Business
Johns Hopkins football player Claude Strnad started a cookie business to honor his late father.

> The most happy people in life are doing something they love.
## Family Dinner with Cookies
Claude's family enjoyed homemade cookies during a dinner honoring his late father.
## First Cookie Sale
Claude sold his first batch of cookies on September 27, two months after his father's death.
## Unique Cookie Sizes
Claude's cookies weigh 170 to 200 grams, much heavier than typical Baltimore cookies.
## TikTok Success
A TikTok video of his cookies gained 37,000 views and counting.
## Cookie Drops
Claude holds weekly cookie drops where buyers can pre-order cookies for Sunday.
## Family Recipe
Claude created a base dough recipe for his family's cookies after teaching himself baking.
## Future Plans
Claude hopes to ramp up production after football season ends to meet growing demand.
## Key takeaway

Johns Hopkins football player Claude Strnad started a cookie business to honor his late father, who would be happy with his success.