About

Hi! I’m Melissa!

I’m SO glad you’re here! Welcome to Best Friends for Frosting®, where I share SUPER-easy recipes to help make your everyday and holiday moments extra special. ✨ As a fellow mom of 2, I understand how time flies by in the blink of an eye. I am so excited to help you create happy, future nostalgic family memories that will last a lifetime. As always, I am cheering for you!

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How it started

It all started with a holiday tradition with my mom. We would make an Easter bunny cake every year. You know the one! We’d add the coconut for fur, licorice for whiskers, and jelly beans for the eyes. I looked forward to making that cake every Easter, and little did I know that this sweet family memory would one day direct my professional life, leading me to help others celebrate their families and loved ones by making new food memories of their own. After working at 4 different bakeries, throwing countless parties, and becoming a mom, I found so much connection and joy in making fun recipes for my family and decorating for every holiday. It truly is my love language. And that’s when Best Friends For Frosting® started in 2011.

Investing in Memories

Whether it’s a quick weeknight dinner or a special holiday treat, I believe that family recipes turn into cherished and nostalgic reminders of the love and joy that fill our homes.

It’s more than just recipes

There’s something truly magical about the taste of a favorite Halloween recipe from your childhood. Biting into a caramel apple can be like taking a trip down memory lane, back to the days when Halloween was filled with excitement, costumes, and, of course, delicious treats. Or how the joy of tasting candy corn is unparalleled. It brings back a flood of memories and transports us to a time when life was simpler, and Halloween was the highlight of the year. The flavors are so familiar, reminding us of the countless Halloween parties, school events, and family gatherings where these treats were lovingly prepared and shared. It brings a sense of comfort and familiarity. Imagine making recipes that give that SAME level of joy and nostalgia to your family now.

About Best Friends For Frosting

Melissa Johnson, a nationally recognized expert in easy recipes and a mother of two, has made Best Friends For Frosting® a trusted go-to source that reaches millions of monthly viewers with family-friendly recipes. Melissa’s easy recipes have attracted attention from notable platforms such as Food Network, Good Morning America, Martha Stewart Living Magazine, The Good Dish with Daphne Oz, Woman’s Day Magazine, and Reese Witherspoon.

Johnson works alongside her husband, Andy. They have produced campaigns for household name brands, including Pottery Barn Kids, Philadelphia, Krusteaz, Betty Crocker, and many more.

As a multi-passionate entrepreneur, Johnson’s brand is ever-evolving. Best Friends for Frosting’s highly anticipated debut cookbook will be published by Harper Collins. It is now available for pre-order and is set to arrive in stores, April 15th 2025. With Best Friends for Frosting’s signature unique branded style centered around positivity, the brand has also expanded into lifestyle products to celebrate seasons and holidays through the Best Friends for Frosting Shop.