The stockings are hung by the chimney with care, your cookies are baked & ready to share… so sip your hot cocoa and simply rest, knowing BSB makes the best!

~Holiday orders will be accepted beginning on Tuesday 11/19/13.

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

~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 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!

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

As you may recall from last holiday season, when we are open [starting Thursday 12/5] 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!

 Come visit the bakery during our cookie open house!  All our cookie flavors will be available for sampling, with no cost nor obligation to order.  We simply want you to enjoy what our elves are working on.     Thursday 12/5: 2-7 pm   Friday 12/6: 2-7 pm

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

French Vanilla Toffee ~ Coffee ~ Pomegranate

Holiday Breads~ Perfect for brunch or gift giving!  Minimum order 2 loaves per flavor.  $6/loaf

Eggnog Holiday *

Blueberry Citrus

Raspberry Cream

Turtle * new recipe!

Almond Cherry  *

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip

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]. $23/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! $26/dozen

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/ oreo crème & BSB’s butter frosting

Holly & Ivy Box [adult flavors]

~ Spice w/ eggnog crème & BSB’s 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. $30

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!  * $26.

Black Forrest ~something new this year!  A classic chocolate cake bustling with layers of fresh sweet cream and brandy seeped cherries.  Finished with a trio of European chocolate shavings. $32.

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 $13.

Looking for our traditional cutouts?  A collection of classic and artistic holiday designs.   Minimum order 1 dozen  $11/dozen.

M’s Menu~ Our little baker in training, Margo or ‘M’, has expanded her holiday offerings this year.  Remember her incredible cake pops at the local farmer’s market this summer?  Well, she’s working on a festive version, as well as something new: chocolate dipped pretzel rods. [We are still working out the pricing and quantity that will be available.  Please inquire when ordering]

How about some very, very special cutouts?  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.  All sales will go to her ‘save, share and spend’ jars.

Cookie Information

~Cookies are sold by the dozen:  $8/dozen. Cookies in the Bettersweet’s Exclusives’ category:  $10/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

Chocolate Filled Poppy Seed

Peppermint Crèmes

Gingerbread Trees

Spritz

Pistachio Pinwheels *

White Chocolate w/

Cranberry & Macadamia Nuts *

Bettersweet’s Favorites

Coconut Crinkles *

Lemon Sandwich

Coffee Spice

Lime Shortbread

Caramel Cashew *

Chocolate Mint Thumbprints

Childhood Favorites

Great for kids!

Minty Polka-Dot Trees

Chocolate PB Surprise*

North Pole M&M

Chocolate Peppermint Stars

White Chocolate Holiday Trees

Cherry Dippers

Sweet Uniques

Rosemary Almond Trees *

Earl Grey

English Orange Curd Wreathes *

Sweet & Spicy Gingeries

Lemon Lavender Crèmes

Orange Cranberry Thumbprints *

Bettersweet’s Exclusives

Hazelnut Crescents *

Rum Praline Shortbread *

Raspberry Linzer *

Almond Cherry Shortbread *

Chocolate Coffee Bean Delights

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: $28
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: $42
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?  Also makes a fantastic hostess gift to use anytime during or after the holidays.  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, Chocolate Mint, Gingersnap, White Chocolate, Hazelnut, or Creamy Cappuccino.     $7/pint.  $3.50/half pint.  $12/ set of 3 half pints.
  • Santa’s 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.
  • JM’s peppermint chocolate cookies: this jar mix is layered with touches of red and white… making a very stunning gift.  Chocolate and peppermint, who could go wrong?  $10/quart jar.
  • Abominable snowman’s toffee pecan cookies: crunchy toffee pairs up with pecans, flakey coconut and a double dose of chocolate. * $8/quart jar.

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

Minimum order ½ dozen. $19.50 half dozen

Stunning Cheesecakes~ This year we’ve put together some incredible cheesecake flavors.  All are 9”, serving 12-16 generously.

Almond Joy~ a perfect rendition of the classic candy bar.  Chocolate crust, almond essence cheesecake and then a stand out finish of chocolate swirls, toasted coconut and sliced almonds. * $42

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

Triple Chocolate~

Gluten Free & Special Diets~ 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.  $26/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 calendar hours specified. VISIT THE CALENDAR HERE: https://bettersweetbakery.com/order-online/

 

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

In both Thanks and Giving, there is room for sweets…

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

Tuesday 11/26 CLOSED & LAST DAY TO PLACE THANKSGIVING ORDERS!
Wednesday 11/27 2-7pm
Thursday 11/28 8-11 am *THANKSGIVING DAY*
Friday 11/29 CLOSED
Saturday 11/30 9-NOON

ON TO THE GOODIES….

PIES
[All pies are 9″, serving 6-8]
Pumpkin: the classic recipe $14.  Available with spiced real cream topping $16.
Apple Crumble: made from a mixture of apple varieties and a buttery brown sugar crunch $15.
Caramel Apple: our signature apple pie with the addition of gooey, sweet caramel sauce $15.   [Available with pecan topping $16. *contains nuts]
Pecan: timeless and sweet $16.  *contains nuts

BREADS
[$6 per loaf.  HOLIDAY ORDERING SPECIAL: Minimum order of 1 loaf PER variety ~normal minimum is 2 loaves per variety]
Turtle *contains nuts
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip
Orange Cranberry
Almond Cherry Poppy Seed * contains nuts
Raspberry Cream
Apple Cinnamon

PUMPKIN CHOCOLATE CHIP CREME COOKIES
We first created these for Kohler’s annual Food & Wine event last year.  They went over… well, very well.  A pair of soft, flavorful pumpkin cookies is baked with tiny chocolate chips and sandwiched with a aromatic cream cheese filling.  Pretty good cake lady… pretty good. Minimum order 1 dozen, $10/dozen]

CUPCAKES
[Minimum order 1 dozen. $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/ salted Kahlua caramel creme filling, cocoa butter frosting.
Butter vanilla cupcakes w/ pineapple rum creme filling, cream cheese frosting.

CHEESECAKES
Pumpkin: with spiced gingerbread crust $38.
Vanilla Bean: with mixed berry fruit compote $36.
Turtle: we dare you to enjoy just one piece $40. *contains nuts

PETITE TARTS   New this year!  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 extremely excited to both bring out a classic and  introduce a new cake this holiday season!  The first was created to be a simple and stunning holiday piece, and second has been in the works for some time. As always with new goodies, we would love your feedback!

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

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

we realize many of you are just realizing Halloween is next week Thursday. wait… that’s us.

We will accept orders until Tuesday evening, 10/29, and pick up will be available on:
Friday [this Friday] 10/25 [1-6 pm]
Wednesday 10/30 [1-6 pm]
Thursday 10/31 [9-4pm] We will be closing early to have holiday fun with two very excited kiddos.
*We will have any extra goodies available in our lobby during all three pick up days/times.  No guarantees on how much we will have, but we always have some extras.

Again, here are the goodies we are offering:

~PUMPKIN, PUMPKIN CHOCOLATE CHIP, TURTLE or APPLE CRUMBLE: tea breads. [$6/loaf.  Holiday special: minimum order 1 loaf per flavor]

~ HOLIDAY SUGAR COOKIES: an assortment of whimsical and artistic designs, perfect for the kids [and kids at heart] in your world.  [$12/dozen. Minimum order 1 dozen]

~ PUMPKIN CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES: two soft pumpkin cookies, en robbed with tiny chocolate chips, are sandwiched with a whipped, spiced cream cheese.  [$7.50 box of 6.  Minimum order 1/2 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].

~TRICK OR TREAT CUPCAKES;  each 1 dozen box includes an assortment of the following three flavors [4 of each flavor]:
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.
[$24/dozen.  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.  [$6/pint jar.  Minimum order 1 jar.]

a few updates for the rest of our fall season…

~We will be posting our THANKSGIVING MENU online and sending it out via email next Tuesday, 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 11/12 [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 5th-16th.  We like to give everyone an early heads up!

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Is it really June already??? Someone better turn on the ovens!

As we enter into another busy summer of baking, PLEASE keep in mind that our ability to take on last minute orders drastically reduces.  You are always welcome to call or email, but please do so with understanding that we may have to say no.

We recommend a solid two weeks notice on all orders for weekends in June and July.

A couple other items:

~BSB will be closed from Thursday July 4th THROUGH Wednesday July 10th.  We will not be accepting orders for the weekend of July 5th and 6th [if we did so, we would be working on July 4th, and that is a holiday for our family as well].  We WILL BE AT THE FARMER’S MARKET on July 6th, so you are welcome to come and see what we have to offer for your weekend celebrations.

~We are offering gluten free bakery items weekly at the Elkhart Lake Farmer’s Market [Saturdays 8:30-12:30, rain or shine, downtown Elkhart Lake.  We are trying a variety of new flavors and goodies, so if you are or know someone on a GF diet, come on over!

~Surplus goodies will most likely take a break until later in the season, but know that any extras we have are ALWAYS available via our lobby table on Fridays from 1-6 pm.

~Just a general reminder that if you email or call the bakery on Saturday, Sunday or Mondays, please expect a return email or phone call on Tuesday afternoons!  We are superbly busy on Saturdays with the market and numerous weddings weekly, and we are closed on Sundays and Mondays weekly.

Thanks.  We are hoping for an enjoyable summer for each and every one of you.  And as always, we appreciate your business and support of our little bakery.

 

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

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

MOTHER’S DAY ORDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL WEDNESDAY, 5/8 AT 6 PM.
PICK UP IS FRIDAY, 5/10 1-6 PM OR SATURDAY, 5/11 9-12 NOON

‘Thanks Mom!’ Cupcake Box

Order an assortment of three BRAND NEW 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
~Grape Float: fun purple sprinkles are swirled into our classic vanilla cupcake batter, filled with a nostaligic grape soda creme and topped with our signature BSB butter frosting
~Sweet Scotch: our caramel cupcakes are being filled with a duo of creamy butterscotch creme and toffee bits and cream cheese frosting

Minimum order 1 dozen: either a single flavor or an assortment box [4 of each flavor].  $24, includes box fee.

GLUTEN FREE

~’Ninja Kick’ cookies:  sea salt dark chocolate truffle cookies.  $8/dozen
~Lime-Cocoa Macaroons: classic macaroons are fused with fresh lime zest, cardamom and are bottom-dipped in rich dark chocolate. $12/dozen

Assorted box: $10, includes both flavors and gift wrapped for your convenience!

PEANUT SQUARE CUPCAKES…. WHAT??!!

In memory of jen’s grandmother who passed away last summer, we are making her infamous treat into a cupcake.
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.

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment