Tree… check. Stockings…check. Presents…check. Cookies… cookies… cookies?!!! Call 911! Call Grandma! Call Ghostbusters! [insert calm, reassuring voice]. Call Bettersweet Bakery.

~Holiday orders will be accepted beginning on Monday 11/24/14.

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

~Orders may be placed:

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

email: http://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 calendar hours specified. VISIT THE CALENDAR HERE: http://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, 12/4, our lobby tables will be filled with items available for walk in purchase.  Choose from pre-boxed cookie assortments, hot cocoa & marshmallows, teacher gifts, jar mixes and of course, extra treats!  This holds for any and all of our holiday hours through 12/31.

 As always, Bettersweet is striving to bring y ou the best holiday goodies without a severe jump in cost.  In previous years, we have hosted a cookie open house the first week of December.  However, due to increasing rise in food costs over the past several months, we will be highlighting one of our 24 cookie varieties every day instead of our open house.  Thank you for understanding and supporting our little bakery!

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 [one of each flavor] or one 12 pc box [two of each flavor]
  • Includes holiday ribbon packaging… ready for gift giving!

Dark Chocolate ~ Salted Caramel~ Irish Cream

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

Almond Cherry Poppy Seed *

Carrot Apple Pecan *

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]. $24/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! $27/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 oreo crème & BSB’s butter frosting

Holly & Ivy Box [adult flavors]

~ Amaretto w/ eggnog crème & cinnamon butter frosting

~ Milk chocolate chip w/ salted caramel crème & kaluha BSB’s butter frosting

~ Fresh raspberry w/ dark chocolate 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. $32

The Dolly ~this one is fantastic:  The cake itself is a soft balance of vanilla bean, fresh orange and hints of cranberry.  Filled then 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! $32.

Eggnog Holiday ~moist, buttery and topped with our own rum glaze and almonds… amazing!  * $28.

Coconut Creme~ our ever pleasant coconut cake is layered with signature vanilla creme, signature butter frosting and sweetened flake coconut.  A simple classic! $30.

Raspberry Cocoa Mousse~ three layers of delicate mousse are set on top of a chocolate cookie crust and finished with a fine European chocolate ganache.  $30.

Buche De Noel~ new this year at BSB! 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.  Tolled 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  $13/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!   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 $14.

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.]

~ Cake pop truffles: Flavors will change weekly or available via request.  Minimum order box of 8, $10.

~ Cutout cookies: You will get 6 of her holiday cookie designs per order… and she’s SO EXCITED to get started~  Minimum order 6 cookies, $4 per 1/2 dozen.

~ Chocolate pretzels: Choose from dipped pretzel rods or covered ‘wreaths’.  No minimum order.  Please inquire about pricing when ordering.

Cookie Information

~Cookies are sold by the dozen:  $9/dozen. Vintage category: $10/dozen &  Exclusives’ category:  $11/dozen

~Two ways to order: 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 good for  your next order!

This Year’s Cookie List

Classics

Lemon Sandwich

Spritz

Chocolate Mint Thumbprints

Caramel Cashew *

Bettersweet’s Favorites

Citrus Poppy Seed

Pistachio Dipped Shortbread *

Mocha Wreaths

Cheery Cherry Eggnog *

Childhood Favorites  Great for kids!

Minty Polka-Dot Trees

Chocolate PB Surprise *

North Pole M&M

White Chocolate Cranberry & Macadamia Nut *

Sweet Uniques

Rosemary Almond Trees *

Earl Grey

Grapefruit Cremes

Lemon Lavender Crèmes

Bettersweet’s Vintage

Coconut Crinkles *

Gingerbread Trees

White Chocolate Holiday Trees

Peppermint Swirls

Bettersweet’s Exclusives

Hazelnut Crescents *

Rum Praline Shortbread *

Raspberry Linzer *

Cardamom Honey Snowflakes

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

Tiramisu~ Our recipe has been reworked, mastered & now named our staff’s favorite dessert!  Words have not yet been combined to describe our version of this Italian classic.  8×8 pan, $28.

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 & gift tag enclosure, 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, $2/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.
  • Almond Joy Scones: this jar will make a batch of our nearly famous farmer’s market scone.  $10/quart jar.
  • Mr. Snowman’s Toffee Pecan Cookies: crunchy toffee pairs up with pecans, flakey coconut and a double 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.
  •  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.

* All of our cheesecakes and pies are available during the holiday season.  Please visit our ‘BAKERY’ page for details. * 

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

~ Festive cupcakes;  please see inside the brochure, as all of our festive cupcake flavors can be created in a gluten free version.

~ 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: http://bettersweetbakery.com/order-online/

email: http://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 calendar hours specified. VISIT THE CALENDAR HERE: http://bettersweetbakery.com/order-online/

 

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Thinking about THANKSGIVING? At BSB we certainly are, so why not leave the sweetest part of your day up to us?

Thanksgiving orders will be accepted through Tuesday 11/25 and are available for pick up on:

Tuesday 11/25 CLOSED & LAST DAY TO PLACE THANKSGIVING ORDERS!
Wednesday 11/26 2-7pm
Thursday 11/27 8-11am *THANKSGIVING DAY*
Friday 11/28 CLOSED
Saturday 11/29 9-NOON

ON TO THE GOODIES….

PIES
[All pies are 9″, serving 6-8]
Pumpkin: the classic recipe $15.  Available with spiced real cream topping $17.
Apple Crumble: made from a mixture of apple varieties and a buttery brown sugar crunch $16.
Caramel Pecan Cheesecake: we think the name sys it all. $16
Pecan: timeless and sweet $17.  *contains nuts

BREADS
[$6 per loaf.  HOLIDAY ORDERING SPECIAL: Minimum order of 1 loaf PER variety ~normal minimum is 2 loaves per variety]
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip
Orange Cranberry
Tangerine Poppy Seed
Raspberry & Blueberry Cream
Classic Banana
Carrot Apple Walnut * contains nuts, new recipe!

PUMPKIN CAKE ROLL
What could be better than cake with cream?  How about a fragrantly spiced pumpkin sponge cake, filled generously with a cream cheese blended vanilla creme.  Minimum order 4 pieces [individually sliced OR 1 cake roll, $3/slice or $24/ roll]

CUPCAKES
[Minimum order 1 dozen regular size cupcakes. $24 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/ creamy chai creme filling, cinnamon butter frosting.
Caramel apple cupcakes w/ vanilla creme filling, nutmeg spiced apple butter frosting.

AUTUMN APPLE SLICES
We are fairly certain you’ll be brought back to your youthful days [or keep you in them!] with these nostalgic treats.  Plump apples are melded with cinnamon, creamy golden butter and atop a flaky tender crust.  Finished with a significant drizzle of sweet icing.  Minimum order 6 bars [$3 per bar]. 

CHEESECAKES
Pumpkin: with spiced gingerbread crust $38.
Grand Mariner Cranberry: a delicious blend of orange and cranberry compote $40.
Turtle: we dare you to enjoy just one piece $40. *contains nuts

PETITE TARTS   We’ve taken our holiday pie recipes, created a crust less version, and then added a generous scoop to our famous fresh fruit tart crust.  You will certainly enjoy these mini desserts.                                                                                                

[Minimum order 1 dozen. $16 per dozen. Includes box fee.   Order either:

~ 1 dozen per flavor [ie. 1 dozen classic apple]
~ 1 dozen assortment [receive 4 of each 3 flavors]

Classic Apple
Pumpkin w/ spiced cream
Cherry Crumble

CELEBRATION CAKES  We are ready to bring out these holiday favorites, both cakes are nothing less than fantastic.  Perfect for your table centerpiece.

THE DOLLY CAKE:  this one is fantastic!  The cake itself is a soft balance of vanilla bean, fresh orange and hints of cranberry.  Filled then with a new cranberry orange compote creme and a thin layer of house made orange curd, you won’t be able to speak while trying this stunning centerpiece!  8 inch  $32

AUTUMNAL SPICE: it’s never easy to master a new recipe, but this one is pretty close.  Imagine the blend of fall spices, warm from the oven on your grandmother’s counter… then add a little brandied nutmeg creme, layered with a fresh vanilla custard…. [shall we keep going?].  Finished with our delicious cream cheese frosting and, cinnamon sugar swirls and a dusting of freshly grated nutmeg.  8″ 32

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did you know there are only 10 more Fridays until Christmas? [you’re welcome]… but first Halloween.

We will be accepting Halloween orders until Tuesday evening, 10/28, and pick up will be available on:
Thursday, 10/30; 1-6 pm
Friday, 10/31; 1-6 pm
*We will have any extra goodies available in our lobby during both pick up days/times.  No guarantees on how much we will have, but we will have some extras.

On to the goodies…

~ HOLIDAY SUGAR COOKIES: an assortment of whimsical and artistic designs, perfect for the kids [and kids at heart] in your world. This year to include some new designs!  [$14/dozen. Minimum order 1 dozen]

~CHOCOLATE MUMMY BROWNIES: last year’s fan favorite!  our six chocolate brownie recipe is cut in large circles and frosted to resemble a super cute, friendly mummy face.  [$10/box of 6.  Minimum order 1 box].

~ BABY BOO OREOS: have you ever tried our signature homemade oreo like cookie?  If yes, you know what we are talking about.  If not, WELL THEN!  For the upcoming holiday, we’ve gone smaller and colorful!  Don’t miss out on these bite size sweets.  [$6/dozen, minimum order 1 dozen package]

~MONSTER MASH SIZED CUPCAKES:  one of our new creations this fall!  enjoy an extra oversized caramel apple cupcake.  Caramel cake is baked with fresh apples, filled with our signature vanilla creme and frosted with a cinnamon apple butter cream.  Topped with either fresh toasted pecans or chocolate candies.  Individually packaged on a stick in clear window boxe… perfect for a tasty gift!  [$4.50 per cupcake, Minimum order 1 oversized cupcake].

~TRICK OR TREAT CUPCAKES;  each 1 dozen box includes an assortment of the following three flavors [4 of each flavor] in our MINI cupcake size:
Fun-illa-fetti [black and orange sprinkles] w/ double vanilla creme filling, BSB’s butter frosting.
Milk chocolate w/ caramel oreo creme filling, BSB’s butter frosting.
Butter vanilla w/ pumpkin creme filling, cream cheese frosting.
[$12/dozen of MINI size.  Includes box fee and holiday decorations, in particular our cutie creeper sugars.  Minimum order 1 dozen.]

~BOO & EEK HOT COCOA:  remember our delicious french vanilla hot cocoa jars from last Christmas?  We’ll we’ve brought it back, but this time the jars are decked out in festive decor.  [$7/pint jar.  Minimum order 1 jar.  NEW THIS YEAR: pack of 3 half pint jars.  Packaged together in a fantastic display of orange and black.  $12/set of 3 half pints]

a few updates for the rest of our fall season…

~We will be posting our THANKSGIVING MENU online and sending it out via email on Wednesday, 10/29.  All of the details will be there, so if you are thinking ahead [always appreciated], we have you covered.
~Then our HOLIDAY MENU will be posted and emailed out on 11/13 [two weeks prior to Thanksgiving].  If you haven’t experienced our Holiday menu in prior years, you are in for a treat… many treats that is.  This is our busiest and most exciting season of the year.
~Our hours change from Thanksgiving through New Years.  These pick up times are firmly set so that we can professionally manage the sheer volume of holiday orders we receive.
~Bettersweet will be closed for our annual winter break from January 1st-16th.  We like to give everyone an early heads up!

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it’s finally summer, and that means it’s time for the Elkhart Lake Farmer’s Market.

Starting next weekend, Saturday 6/7, you can visit our booth downtown Elkhart Lake!  8:30-12:30 pm, RAIN OR SHINE!!! We are located on the lawn across from the red depot building.  Right on the corner, look for our sage green pop up tent.  We are planning to be there every Saturday this summer.

We are often asked what we have availible at the market.  Weekly we include a variety of homemade pies, cake slices, muffins, cupcakes, european fresh fruit tarts, peanut squares, brownies and other items we might be trying out recipe wise.  Most incredibly worth your stop!

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

MOTHER’S DAY ORDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THURSDAY, 5/8 AT 6 PM.
PICK UP IS FRIDAY, 5/9 1-6 PM OR SATURDAY, 5/10 9-12 NOON

‘Thanks Mom!’  MINI Cupcake Box

Order an assortment of three cupcake flavors:
~Pink Lemonade:  a fresh strawberry cupcake is filled with a zesty and sweet lemonade creme, finished with a lemon infused BSB butter frosting
~Almond Joy: coconut & almond flavored vanilla cake is baked with 3 types of crushed chocolate and generously filled with our signature vanilla creme.  Frosted with our BSB’s butter and flaked coconut.
~Chocolate Raspberry: this great duo of flavors is filled with a cheesecake creme and topped with our mildly chocolate cocoa butter frosting.

Minimum order 1 dozen: either a single flavor or an assortment box [4 of each flavor].  $12, includes box fee.

Need a treat for your celebration hostess?

Why not arrive in style with a box of 3 petite tea breads?
Choose from the following flavors:
Raspberry Cream
Almond Cherry Poppy Seed
Blueberry Citrus
Strawberry Chocolate Chip
Apple Cinnamon

Assorted box of 3 flavors: $12,  gift wrapped for your convenience!

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, $10.

GIFT CERTIFICATE SPECIAL

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

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