~ What a great holiday season of baking we had… our ovens appreciated a little down time this January.  Thanks to everyone for their patronage.

~Our online order form is reactivated! This means you can go right back to ordering your favorite goodies through our website. Thanks for your understanding in our  November/December break from decorated cake orders.

~Please keep in mind our new baby hours, now through March 31st, 2012.

Tuesdays: 1-6 pm

Wednesdays-Fridays:  11-6pm

Saturdays-Mondays: CLOSED

ORDERING INFORMATION

• Holiday orders are being accepted as of 11/19/11. We appreciate orders being placed at least one week in advance.
• Orders may be placed via email or via phone: 920/893/0617
• Due to the volume of orders during our holiday season, our normal business hours change and we are ONLY able to accommodate pick up appointments during the calendar hours specified. [Please visit our ORDER ONLINE page to view our calendar.]
• Payment options: cash or check.
• All orders will include an additional box and packaging fee. This varies based on the size and specifics of your order.
• ~Not certain what your guests might enjoy? Let us help!

COOKIE INFORMATION

• Cookies are sold by the dozen: $8/dozen. Cookies in the ‘Bettersweet’s Exclusives’ category: $10/dozen.
• Two ways to order cookies: Single varieties [i.e. 1 dozen ‘gingerbread trees’] or by Categories [i.e. 1 dozen ‘classics’]
• Buy any 10 dozen cookies: get the 11th free PLUS receive a 10% coupon off your next order!

THIS YEAR’S COOKIE LIST:

CLASSICS
Gingerbread Trees: the classic flavor with a wintery spiced icing.
Spritz: delicate butter cookies with a hint of almond.  Colored in creamy blues and greens.
Lemon Sandwich: a customer favorite! Two lemon shortbread cookies sandwiched with a zesty cream cheese filling and finished with a candied lemon piece on top.
Chocolate Filled Poppy Seed: another everlasting favorite.  Flakey, buttery round cookies flecked with poppy seeds and filled with semi sweet chocolate in the middle.
Pecan Sandies: a holiday classic, toasted pecans are added to this melt in your mouth round cookie.  Warm rolled in sweet spiced powdered sugar.
White Chocolate Cranberry Macadamia: the name gives this cookies away.  Three flavors that balance each other deliciously.  A traditional drop cookie.

BETTERSWEET’S FAVORITES
Almond Slices: new this year, and loved by any almond fan.  Light, nutty and impressive for such a simple looking cookie.
Pistachio Lime: lime zest and crushed salted pistachios make this cookie sweet and refreshing.  Rolled in several shades of green sugar prior to baking, this cookie is as beautiful as pretty.

Earl Grey: our staff’s favorite! Fresh orange zest, sea salt, and loose leaf earl grey tea is combined for a unique taste  out of this world.

Caramel Cashew: another staff favorite! This rich cookie is filled with chopped cashews and caramel flavor.  Finished with shimmery red sprinkles.

Chocolate Mint Thumbprints: if you’ve ever enjoyed an Andes candy, you’ll enjoy this cookie!  A modified version of a good friend’s recipe, this one has been at the top of our ordered list.
Gold Swirled Mocha Cutouts: a touch of coffee and espresso, these heart shaped cutouts are then dipped in mildly sweet chocolate and finished with gold accents and sugars.

CHILDHOOD FAVORITES
Chocolate Peanut Butter Treats: round sugar topped cocoa peanut butter cookies, filled with crunchy peanut butter dough.  Look out Reeces!
Minty Polka Dot Trees: a soft minty butter cookie, in both green with red polka dots and red with green polka dots.
Milk Chocolate Sandwich: simple and delicious, these light cocoa cookies are filled with a sweet milk chocolate frosting.
Cherry Cheesecake Coins: a must try!  A slightly tangy cheesecake flavored cookie is flecked with diced candied cherries and then rolled in a blend of pecans and grahm crackers.
White Chocolate Holiday Trees: one of our best sellers! Pale green butter vanilla cookie dough is cut into a cute tree, baked with a sweetened glaze and each side dipped in European white chocolate.
M&M Monster: one of our farmer’s market cookies has turned festive with red, white and green candies.  A true kid favorite!

BETTERSWEET’S EXCLUSIVES
Judy-roo’s Super Chocolate: named after one of our super employees, for her addition of these super good, super chocolate cookies.  Made nearly weekly for our bsb staff members… that good!
Cardamum Orange Curd Cutouts: the familiar Swedish spice matches up with a delicate b utter cookie, sandwiched with our in house made orange curd and a thin layer of sweet filling.
Hazelnut Crescents: toasted and ground hazelnuts are the main flavor in these buttery sweet half moon cookies.  Drizzled with dark and white chocolates.
Red Velvet Chocolate Shortbread: these dark red star cookies are absolutely dazzling, with hints of amaretto and European white chocolate.  Whew!
Raspberry Linzer: toasted hazelnuts are finely ground and added to this delicate, buttery cookie.  Cut in a scalloped circle, these cute cookies are filled with European raspberry preserves and dusted with powdered sugar.  A tiny flower is cut from each ‘top’ cookie, leaving a hint of jam showing through.
Almond Cherry Shortbread Squares: jen’s favorite! Finely ground almonds are mixed into this delicate flaky butter cookie.  Cut into scalloped squares and layered with slightly tart cherry preserves.  A tiny diamond is cut from each ‘top’ cookie, leaving a hint of jam showing through. Finished with powdered sugar.

SIGNATURE SUGAR COOKIE CUTOUTS
What could be better than spending the afternoon with your kids or grandkids decorating cutout cookies…. probably if you didn’t have to bake the cutouts or gather the decorating supplies!  Bettersweet has put together the solution in our new sugar cookie kits.  This DIY box comes with a dozen freshly baked cutout cookies, our signature butter frosting, and six small containers of cute and festive sprinkle choices.    Minimum order 1 dozen box $12.50.

Looking for our traditional cutouts?  We’re offering those as well.  A collection of classic and artistic holiday designs.  Minimum order 1 dozen  $10/dozen.

HOLIDAY BREADS
Perfect for brunch or gift giving! Minimum order 2 loaves per flavor. $6/loaf.

Eggnog Holiday
Blueberry Citrus
Raspberry Cream
Mocha Chocolate Chip
Almond Cherry Poppy Seed
Pumpkin
Orange Cranberry

HOMEMADE PIES
All our pies are 9″, serving 6-8 guests per pie.

Mint Chocolate Chip~
a striking green whipped filling, speckled with rich chocolate bits. $15
Pumpkin~
the Thanksgiving classic $13. Available with spiced real cream $15.
Cherry Blueberry Custard~
a refreshing blend of two fruits set in a delicately spiced custard $14.
Chocolate Chip Cookie~
exactly like it sounds, this rich, chocolately pie will appeal to young and old sweet tooths alike $15.
Peppermint Mousse~
a chocolate cookie crust holds a layer of rich chocolate mousse and delicious peppermint cream $15.
Caramel Apple Pecan~
one of our favorites, this pie combines the subtle sweetness of a caramel apple and the crunch of toasted pecans $15.

CHEESECAKES
This year we’ve put together some incredible cheesecake flavors. All are 9″, serving 12-16 generously.

Gingersnap Cherry Cheesecake~
a New York style vanilla cheesecake with a spiced buttery crust, topped with a fresh cherry compote. Hints of orange and ginger also highlight this stunning creation $38.
Amaretto Truffle~
several layers of chocolate and amaretto are combined for a balanced, rich and creamy dessert. Impress your holiday table! $38.
Red Velvet~
you haven’t lived, until you’ve tried this sticking chocolate crusted cheesecake $38.
Peppermint~
imagine snow falling & hot cocoa on Christmas Eve… and a piece of our peppermint cheesecake. Your night won’t get much better. $40.
Vanilla Bean~
our classic recipe is topped with a mixed berry compote. Lemon zest, almond and cognac flavors combine together during baking and result in simple goodness $36.
Cappuccino~
this one is unbelievable. Each layer has mild coffee, chocolate and espresso flavors. We may submit this one to Alterra headquarters…. $42.
Caramel Toffee~
one of our sweeter creations for this holiday season, this cheesecake is a favorite among candy lovers! $38.

HOLIDAY CAKES

Santa Claus ~
cocoa-mint cake filled with velvety fudge & frosted to image Kris Kringle himself. $28.
Eggnog Holiday ~
moist, buttery and topped with our own rum glaze and almonds… amazing! $24.
Pumpkin Cinnamon ~
a perfect partner to any brunch menu, flavorful and slightly sweet. $26
Toasted Pistachio~
initially impressive, this tender cake is decked out in sparkly red sugars,and then reveals a beautiful pale green interior of superb taste. $24.
Cinnamon Roll Coffee Cake~
simple and familiar, perfect for a family visit or cozy afternoon treat. $24.

FESTIVE CUPCAKES
We’ve put together the following eight flavor combinations for your seasonal enjoyment.

• Minimum order 1 dozen per flavor. $20/dozen.
• All cupcakes will be decorated with cute holiday sugars and complementing colored sugars.

Blitzen: French vanilla cupcakes w/ raspberry creme filling, BSB’s butter frosting.

Comet:  Fresh lemon cupcakes w/ lemon curd creme filling, cream cheese frosting.

Cupid:  Chocolate cupcakes w/ mint oreo creme filling, cocoa butter frosting.

Dancer:  Milk chocolate cupcakes w/ caramel kahlua creme filling, BSB’s butter frosting.

Dasher:  Almond Joy cupcakes w/ vanilla creme filling, BSB’s butter frosting, flaked coconut & sliced almonds.

Donner:  Raspberry cupcakes w/ cheesecake creme filling, BSB’s butter frosting.

Prancer:  Chocolate cupcakes w/ hazelnut creme filling, cream cheese frosting.

Vixen:  Butter vanilla cupcakes w/ eclair filling, cocoa butter frosting.

TRUFFLES

• One of Bettersweet’s signature items. Handcrafted from the finest quality ingredients.
• Minimum order 1 dozen. $16/dozen.
• Order two 6 pc boxes [one of each flavor] or one 12 pc box [two of each flavor]
• Includes holiday ribbon packaging… ready for gift giving!

Dark Chocolate
Coffee
Pomegranate
English Toffee
Red Velvet
Irish Cream

GRASSHOPPER SQUARES
Back by popular demand, just in time for your holiday dessert display!
~Minimum order 1/2 dozen. $15/half dozen.

A cake like brownie bottom, a creamy minty essence filling and a smooth, rich ganache covering. Unbelievable!

GIFT BOXES & JAR MIXES
Need something special this season? Give one of our gift boxes or ready to mix treats in a jar!

GIFT BOXES

• Nestled in our beautiful holiday boxes [ready to ship as well], you will find some of the finest of what Bettersweet offers.
• You chose the size and the flavors you would like to include:

Medium Box Includes: $26
1 loaf of bread
1 lb granola OR 6 pc truffle box
1.5 dozen assorted cookies

Large Box Includes: $40
2 loaves of bread
1 lb granola OR 6 pc truffle box
2.5 dozen assorted cookies

JAR MIXES

• Hot cocoa: a classic cocoa flavor with hints of French vanilla.  $6/pint jar.

• White chocolate peppermint scones:perfect for the chilly January morning.  Light, moist and minty.  $8/quart jar.

• Chocolate supreme cookies: these will certainly make everyone’s favorite list, toasted coconut, chocolate chunks, cashews, white chocolate and holiday M&M’s…. Whew!  $10/quart jar.

• Toffee blondies: crunchy toffee pairs up with pecans and a double dose of chocolate.  $8/quart jar.

SPECIAL DIETS
BSB is always trying to accommodate sensitivities and allergies.  We have a few gluten free items available this year.  Please email or call for more information!

~With the unknown arrival date of our new baby [due at the very end of November], and with Jen being the only cake decorator & taking several weeks off, WE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTING ANY DECORATED CAKE ORDERS FROM 11/19-12/19.

~ Please keep in mind that while custom orders are our specialty, Curt and I are relying heavily this holiday season on help from friends and volunteers. We thank you in advance for understanding our ability to only offer the specific items listed on our menus.

~You will notice the online order form, which is primarily set up for ordering decorated cakes, will disappear until we are accepting cake orders again. Please email,  or call, 920.893.0617 with your holiday orders.

Thanksgiving orders will be accepted through Tuesday 11/22 and are available for pick up on:
Tuesday 11/22 CLOSED & LAST DAY TO PLACE THANKSGIVING ORDERS!
Wednesday 11/23 2-7pm
Thursday 11/24 8-NOON *THANKSGIVING DAY*
Friday 11/25 CLOSED
Saturday 11/26 9-NOON

ON TO THE GOODIES….

PIES
[All pies are 9″, serving 6-8]
Pumpkin: the classic recipe $13. Available with spiced real cream topping $15.
Apple Crumble: made from a mixture of apple varieties and a buttery brown sugar crunch $13.
Apple Raspberry: our signature apple pie with the addition of tart, fresh raspberries. Completed with a almond ginger streusel $15.
Cherry Cranberry Custard: a delicious blend of holiday spices and fruits $14.
Pecan: timeless and sweet $15.
Mint Chocolate Chip: one of our new additions, this creamy, dreamy whipped-up pie is certain to please $15.

BREADS
[$6 per loaf. Minimum order of 2 loaves PER variety]
Pumpkin
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip
Orange Cranberry
Almond Cherry Poppy Seed * contains nuts
Raspberry Cream
Harvest *contains nuts

TRIO OF COOKIES
[An assortment of the following three cookie flavors. Minimum order 1 dozen. $8 per dozen]
Pumpkin Frosted Double Nut
Pumpkin Chocolate Cinnamon Chip
Pumpkin Kissed Sugar Blossom

CUPCAKES
[Minimum order 1 dozen. $22 per dozen. Includes box fee and holiday sugar decorations. Order either:
~ 1 dozen per flavor [ie. 1 dozen chocolate cherry]
~ 1 dozen assortment [receive 4 of each 3 flavors]

Vanilla bean cupcakes w/ pumpkin creme filling, cream cheese frosting.
Chocolate cupcakes w/ fresh cherry & white chocolate filling, BSB’s signature butter frosting.
Butter vanilla cupcakes w/ creamy eclair cream filling, cocoa butter frosting.

CHEESECAKES
Pumpkin: with spiced gingerbread crust $36.
Vanilla Bean: with mixed berry fruit compote $36.
Killer Chocolate: need we say more? $38.

As many or most of you already know, at the August 2011 Town of Plymouth Board Meeting, Bettersweet was given a permit of operation for one year. In other words, by July 2012, our business must move away from our home location on Jennifer Drive.

Since our business is operated by both Curt and myself, and since our family is quite young [with our second child due in about 6 weeks], we have found it IMPERATIVE to live at the same location as our bakery. Many of you might not know that we put in, on average 60-80 hours a week EACH, meaning there are many, many late or sleep deprived nights as we work to prepare your orders. Eventually that will not be the case, but everyone knows that a beginning business takes extra work!

If we are forced to close down operation on Jennifer Drive, we will be forced to not only move our business, but also relocate our home. Chances are we would be looking at a store front location. Some of you may think that this sounds like great news, and believe me, it is likely in our long term business plan… but it is currently not the right time! As we consider such a move, we find ourselves asking: “What would this forced relocation within a year mean for our clients???” Quite honestly, it would probably mean increased prices to cover the expensive overhead [including employees]. It would probably mean a less personal experience to both the ordering and picking up aspects of Bettersweet. Currently, as many of you know, we limit the amount of orders we take on weekly so that each order is custom, fresh, and created with you in mind. Moving to a different location means a growth in business that will take away from what makes us so unique. We love being able to chit~chat when you stop in! We’ve gotten to know so many of your stories, hear about life outside our basement walls, and certainly share a laugh or two.

So many of you have offered your support to us and we thank you again for your encouragement! Here is something that you can do:

We are going before the Town Board again on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1ST at 7 pm. Due to the possibility of standing room only, we encourage you to come early. The address of the Hall is 120 Suhrke Road, Plymouth Wi, 53073.

We are looking for anyone who is in favor of us keeping our operation as it is now to show up and support us. We do have a few people who are going to be speaking on our behalf, if you would be willing to speak as well, let us know. Otherwise, we are looking for clients and friends who can commit to being there. We need to fill the Town Hall to get the boards attention!

For those of you, who can come, please email us. Could you please include the following information:
~Full name
~Phone number/best contact number [so we can call a day or two prior to remind you of the meeting]
~Number of people that will be coming [seriously, everyone is welcome!]
~Mailing address [we won’t be sending you anything, but an address allows us to turn this list into a petition as well. ESPECIALLY for those of you who are unable to attend, but would still like to send your support!]
~Please feel free to forward this letter other potential supporters… as not all of our clients are on our Surplus Goodies email list.

In closing, Curt and I share a passion for what we do. We want nothing more than to be able to do what we love… add to the celebrations of life. That might sound like a ‘canned’ or corny comment, but our commitment to absolute high quality, delicious products allows us to create something truly special for your lives. Please join us as we fight for what we have built in this community!

~We’re working on a new selection of exotic flavored cupcakes, which we are calling ‘curious cupcakes’.  Look for our current offerings on the cupcake page, http://bettersweetbakery.com/bakery/cupcakes/.

~Edible imaging is now available!  We’ve invested in a fantastic printer that allows us to recreate your photo, logo or special image on frosting!  Contact us for pricing and size options.

~New photos are being added to each gallery page.  You’ll want to check back often for our latest sweet works of art!