May brings showers, flowers, and of course, happy mother’s day!

Posted on April 26, 2016 by admin

MOTHER’S DAY ORDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THURSDAY, 5/5 AT 6 PM.
PICK UP IS FRIDAY, 5/6 1-6 PM OR SATURDAY, 5/7 8-11 AM

‘Thanks Mom!’  MINI Cupcake Box

Order an assortment of three cupcake flavors:
~Sassy Rita:  Strawberry cake is filled with lime champagne curd creme filling, and finished with vanilla bean butter frosting.  Topped with a touch of sea salt and light green sanding sugar.

~Fresh Orange Summer: This refreshing cupcake involves one of our FAVORITE cake flavors and what’s becoming a very popular filling, finished with a simple cream cheese frosting.  One bite may just bring summer a little sooner.

~French Vanilla Raspberry: We had to include the classic.  Enough said?

Minimum order 1 dozen assortment [4 of each flavor]: $13

Mother’s Day Truffles

Truth be told, our signature hand rolled truffles do not require much of a description.  The dark chocolate base is delicately rolled in accompanying sugars.  This Mother’s Day we’ve selected four delectable flavors for you to enjoy.  Each assorted box will include the following four flavors:

Salted Caramel
Kahlua-Coffee
Cheese Cake
Dark Chocolate

$6.50/box [decorated and ready for gift giving].

PEANUT SQUARE CUPCAKES…. WHAT??!!

Over sized [perfect for sharing!] vanilla cupcakes baked in red decorative tulip wrappers are filled with a simple vanilla creme and frosted with our BSB signature butter, and then rolled in our freshly ground roasted peanuts.
Salty and sweet… delish!
Minimum order 4 over sized cupcakes, $12

I  MOM CAKE

Treat your mom to a single layer heart shaped cake in one of two flavors; either a french vanilla cake with raspberry and creme filling and our signature butter creme frosting or a chocolate cake with hazelnut creme and our signature butter creme frosting.  Your cake will be decorated with soft spring colors and will say: I (or we)  Mom!  
Each cake serves approximately 6-8 people.  $16

Almond Joy Scones

Does your mom like that timeless little candy bar with the solo almond peering from under a deep robe of dark chocolate?  Well then, we’ve got you covered.  [But not in chocolate].  This recipe of ours is loaded with sweet coconut, thin almond slivers a couple different chocolates.  Delicate, buttery and quite delicious… Minimum order box of 4 scones, $8.

GIFT CERTIFICATE SPECIAL

Purchase a $25.00 gift certificate and receive a $5.00 coupon good off your next order.

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Well… hello spring! Take a peek at our Easter goodies menu…

Posted on March 10, 2016 by admin

Easter orders:

~will be accepted until 6 pm on Wednesday, March 23rd.
~are available for pick up on Friday, March 25th from 1-6 pm or Saturday, March 26th from 9-3 pm.

For Some-Bunny Special Cupcakes~ These spring favorites have made it onto our menu once again! We’ve taken our best selling cupcake [french vanilla cupcakes w/ raspberry creme filling & BSB’s butter frosting] and dressed them up a bit…by adding some fresh vanilla bean to the filling and a touch of whimsy with our super cute bunny sugars. Perfect for those little sweet tooths after an egg hunt.  Minimum order 1 dozen, $25/dozen

Springtime Vanilla Blueberry Cake~  Our golden butter vanilla cake is layered with a refreshing mixture of our blueberry orange compote and sweet vanilla creme. Finished with cream cheese frosting and cherry sugar decorations.  8 in. serves 12-14 guests, $34

Lemon Ricotta Pound Loaf Cake~ New this holiday!  Looking for something light and refreshing?  You will find this fresh creation to be a delightful combination of a classic pound cake, lemon flavor, and a lightly sweetened glaze.  Serves 6-8 guests, $10

HOP to it!~ Our annual bunny shaped cake will be ready for anyone wanting a cute and whimsical treat.  You chose your flavor combination, we’ll do the rest. Serves 12-16 guests, $30-$32 (depending on classic or specialty flavors chosen)

Assorted Easter Cutouts~ Be surprised this year with a variety of lovely holiday designs.  Minimum order 1 dozen cookies, $16/dozen.  Also available gluten free.  Minimum order 1 dozen cookies, $19/dozen 

Holiday Homemade Sammies~ Can’t wait until summer?  Thinking about those tempting little chocolate filled sandwich cookies from the farmer’s market?  We’ll, you’re in luck!  Our signature homemade sammies are boxed by the dozen, complete with festive colored pastel filling.
1 dozen box, $8

Sunday Brunch Mini Tea Bread Trio~ The perfect accompaniment for your weekend brunch or a simple and elegant hostess gift.  BSB’s breads are delicious, moist and come with a decorative ribbon and label.  Each order includes one mini loaf of each of the following three flavors: 

Salted Caramel Pecan
Chocolate, Chocolate Chip Cherry
Coconut Pineapple Rum

**Each of these flavors are a brand new recipe and we would appreciate any feedback, as we are getting ready to plan our summer farmer’s market menu. 
$10.50/set of 3

Easter Truffles~ Long ago, on an island far away… just kidding!  Truth be told, our signature hand rolled truffles do not require much of a description.  The dark chocolate base is delicately rolled in accompanying sugars.  This Easter, we’ve selected four springy flavors for you to enjoy.  Each assorted box will include:

Orange Creme
Key Lime
Raspberry
Blackberry

$6.50/box

M’s Hen & Chick Scratch Mix~Don’t worry, we didn’t take any inspiration from the local feed mill!  Margo has been busy creating a special white chocolate snack mix that you won’t be able to resist.  No minimum order required. $6/single large bag $8/4 individual  smaller bags.

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Your last name doesn’t have to start with O’ and you don’t have to be Irish in order to enjoy our delicious St. Patrick’s Day sweets!

Posted on March 3, 2016 by admin
HOLIDAY ORDER PICKUP HOURS: Wednesday, March 16th, Thursday, March 17th, and Friday, March 18th, 1-6 pm.

SHAMROCK SHAPED MINTED CHOCOLATE CRUNCH CAKE

Created to cure the ‘last box of girl scout cookIes’ dilemma, this light chocolate mint cake is shaped like a shamrock and filled with mint crème and crunch. Finished with a striking pale green frosting and even more cookie crunch. Approximately 8~12 servings ~ $30.

IRISH CAR BOMB CUPCAKES

These chocolate stout cupcakes are filled with an Irish whipped cream, frosted with our whiskey bourbon butter, and finished with gold sprinkles and shamrock sugars.
HOLIDAY SPECIAL: Minimum order 1/2 dozen ~ $13/ 1/2 dozen.

MINT CHOCOLATE CHIP PIE

This creamy pie is filled with a striking green whipped filling and speckled with rich chocolate bits. $18

TRIO O’ SAMMIES

Truly addicting, our soft, chocolate cookies sandwich our famous buttercream frosting. Similar to the whoopee pies of your childhood. For this holiday, we have created two uniquely flavored butter cremes to accompany our signature recipe. Your assortment will include; mocha, caramel Irish creme, and traditional butter creme.  Minimum order 2 dozen ~ $16.

ASSORTED COIN & SHAMROCK COOKIES

We are again offering a version of our signature cutout cookies this year.
You will enjoy a variety of circle sized frosted cookies (coins), edged in gold sparkle and imprinted with different monetary amounts and several shamrock shaped cookies.  Minimum order 1 dozen cookies ~ $16/dozen.

MINI RAINBOW DELIGHT CUPCAKES

For the kids, or the kid at heart, these mini rainbow fun~illa~fetti cupcakes are filled with vanilla creme and frosted with assorted rainbow frosting and festive sprinkles. Minimum order 1 dozen ~ $12/dozen.

GRASSHOPPER SQUARES

Our grasshopper squares have a cake like brownie bottom, a creamy minty essence filling, and a smooth, rich ganache covering.  Unbelievable!  Minimum order 2 squares ~ $6.50.

RAINBOW CAKE SLICES

Everyone needs a bit o’ color for St. Patty’s Day! You can get your fix o’ color with a slice of our rainbow cake. Each slice will showcase the six main colors of the rainbow, with french vanilla cake, vanilla creme filling, and our signature butter frosting. Don’t worry, we’ll be generous, so you can share your slice. Minimum order 2 slices ~ $8.

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Cards are good, chocolates are better, but my true desire ~ Bettersweet goodies on a platter! [we promise we won’t close the bakery and go into poetry.]

Posted on February 4, 2016 by admin

BSB’s Valentine’s menu specials are available for pick up on:

Friday 2/12, 1-6 pm

Saturday, 2/13, 9-12 pm

Orders will be accepted now through Thursday, 2/11.  Here’s how to order:

online: https://bettersweetbakery.com/order-online/

email: bettersweetbakery@gmail.com

phone: 920/893.0617

Get ready for a good read, we have a lot to offer this year!

VOLCANO CHOCOLATE CUPS~
Ever had a deep chocolate lava cake?  Well, have you ever had on of Bettersweet’s?  Special for this time of year, you’ll receive a box of 6 individually portioned lava cakes.  Baked in a free standing fluted cup, these lava cakes are ready for your dessert table.  Simply microwave for 20-30 seconds, add ice cream and splurge.  Instructions will be included.  Unlike most of our custom goodies, these treats are freezer friendly.  Minimum order box of 6, $14/box.

EAT YOUR HEART OUT COOKIE BOX~

This year we’ve come up with a combination of incredibly ‘cute’ cutout designs to remind you how special this annual cupid’s day is.  A variety of sizes and shapes, this dozen box of our signature hand rolled cutouts comes gift packaged and ready to share.  Minimum order 1 dozen box, $16/box.

CUPID’S MOCHA DRIZZLED SHORTBREAD HEARTS~

We can’t possibly get enough of heart shaped cookies; and so we’re making more for you!  Our ever so popular chocolate dipped mocha wreath [remember just a few weeks ago… our Christmas menu???]  We’ve tweaked the shape and added some festive color.  A variety of sizes comes in this generous dozen box.  Minimum order 1 dozen box, $12/box.

‘LOADS-O-CHOCOLATE’ BROWNIES~

Our infamous 6-chocolate recipe, frosted, rich & delicious.  Perfect for any age, any time.  Box of 8 heart shaped brownies, $12.

GLUTEN FREE GOODNESS~

Cherry chocolate macaroons… unbelievable! These gluten free and diabetic friendly cookies are a really special treat.  $10/dozen, minimum order 1 dozen.

Heart shaped cutout cookies.  Due to the fragile nature of this dough, these have a more simplistic decoration that our other cutout designs. Minimum order 1 dozen gluten free frosted cookies, $15/dozen.

HOLIDAY CUPCAKES~

This year, enjoy a box of 4 over-sized cupcakes.  Decorated and gift boxed for the occasion.  * We’re stealing two fantastic flavors from our annual Downtown night menu.  *

~ HERS: Vanilla bean cupcake w/ mixed berry compote creme; hints of orange, sangria and brandy.  Frosted with a wine cognac butter cream.

~ HIS: Chocolate stout cupcake w/ an irish cream filling and frosted with our whiskey bourbon cream cheese butter.

Minimum order 1 box of 4, $14 per box.  Can be ordered per flavor [ie. 4 vanilla bean] or as an assortment box [2 of each flavor].

UNCLE BOB’S SIGNATURE RED VELVET CAKE~

Overflowing with color and flavor, this light cocoa cake is layered with specialty fillings including our semi-sweet creme, hints of sugared ground almonds and rich European chocolate garnishing.  Simply stunning!

Minimum order 1 HEART shaped 2 layer cake, $37.  [serves approximately 12-14 generous pieces].

M’s HUGS & KISSES SNACK MIX~

If you’ve ever had puppy chow, you’ll be in love at first bite.  Margo is bringing back this popular combination from last year [cookies & cream, red velvet, cocoa]. Perfect to accompany a clever little love note.  Let us know if you would like your order in smaller gift bags, or a larger, single bag.  No minimum order required.  $6 [single large bag] or $8 [4 individual smaller bags].

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What does the gingerbread man put on his bed??? A cookie sheet. (now stop giggling and order some cookies!)

Posted on November 25, 2015 by admin

~Holiday orders will be accepted beginning on Monday 11/24/15.

~We appreciate & suggest orders be placed at least one week in advance.

~Orders may be placed:

online: https://bettersweetbakery.com/order-online/

email: bettersweetbakery@gmail.com 

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. VISIT THE CALENDAR HERE: https://bettersweetbakery.com/order-online/

~Payment options:   cash or check

~All orders will include an additional  box & packaging fee.  This varies based on the size and specifics of your order.

~Not certain what your guests might enjoy?  Let us help!

~Gift certificates are available… in any amount!

Beginning on Thursday, 12/3, our lobby tables will be filled with items available for walk in purchase.  Choose from pre-boxed cookie assortments, hot cocoa assortments, teacher gifts, jar mixes and of course, extra treats!  This holds for any and all of our holiday hours through 12/31.

Any item with a * contains nuts. Any other specific ingredient concerns? Please ask when ordering.

Signature Truffles

  • Handcrafted from the finest quality ingredients.
  • Minimum order 1 dozen. $17/dozen.
  • Order two 6 pc boxes [1 of each flavor] or one 12 pc box [2 of each flavor]
  • Includes holiday ribbon packaging… ready for gift giving!

Dark Chocolate ~ Salted Caramel~ Eggnog

Raspberry Cheesecake ~ Coffee ~ Pomegranate

Holiday Breads

  •  Perfect for brunch or gift giving!
  • Minimum order 2 loaves per flavor.  $6.50/loaf

Eggnog Holiday *

Blueberry Raspberry Cream

Banana

Lemon Poppy Seed

Cherry Almond Pistachio *

Orange Cranberry

Festive Cupcakes

  • Minimum order 1 dozen.  Either 1 dozen per variety for 1 dozen of either assortment [will include 4 of each 3 flavors]. $25/dozen.
  • All cupcakes will be decorated with cute holiday sugars and complementing colored sugars.
  • All of the following cupcakes can be ordered in a gluten free version! $28/dozen [minimum order 1 dozen per flavor on gluten free]

Sleigh Bell Box [kid friendly]

~ Classic vanilla w/ hot cocoa crème & peppermint BSB’s butter frosting

~ Fun-illa fetti w/ signature vanilla crème & BSB’s butter frosting

~ Milk chocolate w/ mint cookies and crème & BSB’s butter frosting

Holly & Ivy Box [adult flavors]

~ Amaretto w/ eggnog crème & spiced butter frosting

~ Milk chocolate stout w/ irish crème & whisky bourbon butter frosting

~ Vanilla bean w/ raspberry cheesecake & cream cheese frosting

Holiday Cakes

Santa Claus ~cocoa-mint cake filled with velvety fudge & then frosted with a minty butter cream to image Kris Kringle himself. $34

The Dolly ~this one is fantastic:  The cake itself is a soft balance of vanilla bean, fresh orange and hints of cranberry.  Filled then with a cranberry orange compote crème and a thin layer of house made orange curd… you won’t be able to speak while trying this stunning centerpiece! $34.

Eggnog Layer ~a simply elegant cake: layers of a modern gingerbread cake are filled with eggnog & brandy infused crème, frosted with a stunning white butter cream.  Tiny snowflakes and fresh grated nutmeg adorn the top. $32.

Simple Snowman ~just in time for the holidays!  We’ve created a single layer cake, fun-illa cake (red & green sprinkles in our french vanilla cake) filled with a thin layer of signature vanilla crème and decorated in a whimsical snowman face, hat and scarf to boot! $20.

Buche De Noel ~the fabulous French tradition comes alive here in Wisconsin.  A golden butter sponge cake is filled with EITHER classic chocolate mousse or mocha hazelnut mousse.  Rolled into a log with fresh buttercream icing, flaked chocolate and of course, festive edible decorations to make our holiday spirit swoon.  $40.

Signature Sugar Cookie Cutouts

~ A collection of classic and artistic holiday designs.   Minimum order 1 dozen  $16/dozen.

Do It Yourself Box~ 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 sugar cookie kits.  This DIY box comes with a baker’s dozen freshly baked cutout cookies, our signature butter frosting, and several small containers of festive sprinkle choices.   Minimum order 1 dozen box $15.

M’s Menu~ Our little baker in training, Margo or ‘M’, has been gearing up for Christmas since July.  Here’s what she has to offer:  [All sales will go to her ‘save, share and spend’ jars.]

~ Snowman cutouts: These super cute snowmen will have your heart in a moment! And then you can eat them. Minimum order box of 6, $5.

~ Green heart cookies: A little edible take on the famous Grinch story.  Minimum order 1 dozen cookies, $6 per dozen.

~ Snowy Day snack mix: If you nibble, or know someone who does, you’ll understand why this salty sweet snack mix will become a quick favorite.  Will be available in grab and go size bags in the lobby, no minimum order needed. $2.50/bag

Cookie Information

~This year we’re looking at cookies just a little differently.  We will no longer have our flavors divided into categories, but rather offer you the choice to purchase them as:

* Single flavors: i.e. 1 dozen gingerbread trees

* Baker’s choice assortment: just tell us how many dozen you would like

* Nut free assortment

* Kid friendly assortment

~All cookies will be $10/dozen

~Buy any 10 dozen cookies: get the 11th free PLUS receive a 10% coupon good for your next order!

~Need a quick gift? You can pre-order our cookie assortment boxes.

* Petite~ 1/2 dozen box, perfect for an add on gift or a little taste.  $5

* Deluxe~ 1.5 dozen box, with a couple extras of course! $15

* Grand~ 2.5 dozen box, a generous amount of cookies, the ultimate gift!  $24

 

This Year’s Cookie List

  1. Lemon Sandwich
  2. Spritz
  3. Chocolate Mint Thumbprints
  4. Caramel Cashew *
  5. Pistachio Dipped Shortbread *
  6. Mocha Wreaths
  7. Minty Polka-Dot Trees
  8. North Pole M&M
  9. White Chocolate w/ Cranberry & Macadamia Nuts *
  10. Rainbow Surprise
  11. Earl Grey
  12. Grapefruit Sandwich
  13. Coconut Hearts *
  14. Gingerbread Trees
  15. Espresso Cups
  16. White Chocolate Holiday Trees
  17. Hazelnut Crescents *
  18. Rum Praline Shortbread *
  19. Raspberry Linzer *
  20. Velvet Crinkles
  21. Salted PB Chip *
  22. Cardamom Honey Snowflakes

Any item with a * contains nuts. Any other specific ingredient concerns? Please ask when ordering.

Need something special this season? Give or send one of our gift boxes!

  • Nestled in our beautiful holiday boxes [ready for you 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.
  • Each box will include a handful of festive holiday candies, on us!

Medium Box Includes: $30
1 loaf of bread OR 1 jar of hot cocoa mix
1 lb granola OR 6 pc truffles [holiday assortment box]
1.5 dozen assorted cookies

Large Box Includes: $45
2 loaves of bread OR 1 loaf and 1 jar of hot cocoa mix
1 lb granola OR 6 pc truffles [holiday assortment box]
2.5 dozen assorted cookies

Jar Mixes~ Why not pick up that foodie on your list a special stocking stuffer?  Packaged in glass mason jars with festive labeling, ribbon and easy to follow instructions.

  • Hot cocoa: a classic cocoa flavor with just enough sweetness!  Available in French Vanilla, Peppermint Mocha, or Caramel Toffee. $7/pint.  $3.50/half pint.  $12/ set of 3 half pints.  Add a bag of soft, white mini marshmallows, $1/bag.
  • Santa’s 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.
  • Peppermint Cocoa Cookies: simple and delicious.  $10/quart jar.
  • Triple Chocolate Toffee Cookies: crunchy toffee pairs up with cocoa, white chocolate, and milk chocolate.  Who doesn’t need a triple dose of chocolate?  $10/quart jar.
  • ‘Those’ Chocolate Chip Scones: hello gluten free magic!  You’ll never know these goodies are actually healthy!  Made with an almond flour base. * $10/quart jar.

Grasshopper Squares~ cake like brownie bottom, a creamy minty essence filling and a smooth, rich ganache covering.   Unbelievable!  Minimum order ½ dozen. $20 half dozen.

Granola~ 

  • High Five: ingredients: oat flakes, wheat flakes, spelt flakes, rye flakes, raw almonds, sunflower seeds, ground flax, honey, agave syrup, olive oil, dried cranberries, dried cherries, cinnamon, & spices.  Minimum order 1 pound. $7/pound
  • Festivus~ ingredients: oat flakes, wheat flakes, kamut flakes, raw pecans, ground flax, honey, agave syrup, olive oil, dried cranberries, dried cherries, dried apples, cinnamon, cloves & nutmeg.  Minimum order 1 pound. $7/pound.
  • Turkey Day~ ingredients: oat flakes, pecans, pepitas, raw sugar, sea salt, pumpkin puree, olive oil, maple syrup, maple sugar & spices. $7/pound.
  •  Good Morning~ ingredients: gluten free oat flakes, unsweetened coconut, raw almonds, raw pecans, dried apricots, dried cherries, crystalized ginger, orange zest, coconut milk, honey, sea salt, vanilla & spices. Minimum order 1 pound. $8.50/pound.

Gluten Free Goodness~ BSB is always trying to accommodate sensitivities and allergies.  Here’s what we have to offer this year.  Please email or call for more information.

~ Cookie assortment: we are still finalizing the flavors for this gluten free cookie box.  Advance ordering suggested.  * $15/dozen

~ Cherry chocolate macaroons:  unbelievable!  These gluten free and diabetic friendly cookies are a really special treat.  $10/dozen

~ Chocolate chip scones:  moist and delicious!  These simple gluten and grain free treats are just that, a treat!  Embedded with mini chocolate chips and a sweet vanilla flavor.  * $14/dozen

~ Cherry cheesecake:  our gluten free New York style cheesecake is topped with a cheerful layer of cherry compote.  You won’t know it’s anything but good!  * $48

TO ORDER:

~Orders may be placed:

online: https://bettersweetbakery.com/order-online/

email: https://bettersweetbakery.com/contact/email-us/

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 hours specified below.

Saturday 12/5 9-3pm

Sunday & Monday 12/6 & 12/7 CLOSED

Tuesday 12/8 2-7pm

Wednesday 12/9 CLOSED

Thursday 12/10 2-7pm

Friday 12/11 2-7pm

Saturday 12/12 9-3pm

Sunday & Monday 12/13 & 12/14 CLOSED

Tuesday 12/15 2-7pm

Wednesday 12/16 2-7pm

Thursday 12/17 2-7pm

Friday 12/18 9-7pm

Saturday 12/19 9-3pm

Sunday 12/20 CLOSED

Monday 12/21 9-7pm

Tuesday 12/22 9-7pm

Wednesday 12/23 9-7pm

Thursday 12/24 *CHRISTMAS EVE* 8-11am

Friday 12/25 CLOSED

Saturday -Monday 12/26 – 12/28 CLOSED

Tuesday 12/29 2-7pm

Wednesday 12/30 2-7pm

Thursday 12/31 9-noon

January 1-15 CLOSED *Annual Winter Break*

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