December Cookie: Gingerbread!

December Cookie: Gingerbread!

 

Our big, soft gingerbread cookies are sure to bring you Holiday cheer! Drizzled with our sweet orange-cinnamon glaze they'll be a treasured treat found at your next Holiday party! $15 per dozen.

 

Available in Gingerbread men cutouts as well. For pictures please visit www.facebook.com/thesweetcherub.llc

 

 

 

November Cookie: Sugardoodle!

Sugardoodles! 

Crispy edges, delicate middle & sparkling with sweet cinnamon sugar! $15 per dozen. 

*For a limited time try our yummy Allspice Sugardoodles!*

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Halloween Cake Pops $2 each

October Cookie: Sugar Cookies!

Sugar Cookie Cutouts!

Who wouldn't like to sink their teeth into one of these big, soft, Halloween sugar cookies?

We slather our tender, fluffy sugar cookies with a thick layer of our famous cream cheese frosting! Request your favorite shape any time of year.  You may even choose to glaze them with a royal icing instead, or through the end of December try one of our seasonal pumpkin spiced sugar cookies!

All varieties are amazing & just $18 per dozen.

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September Cookie: Oatmeal Raisin!

September Cookie: Oatmeal Raisin!
These timeless cookies are lovingly baked with old fashioned oats & plump juicy raisins.
Grandma would be very proud!
*May also order with chocolate chips. $9 per dozen.

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August Cookie: Cookies-n-Cream!

Just in time for back-to-school! These big cookies are chewy in the middle, crispy on the edges & perfect for brown bagging it, or for an after-school snack. Filled with Oreo chunks, chocolate chips, & bits of cookies & cream candybar! Delicious at $12.50 per dozen.

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July Cookie: Triple Chocolate Chunk

 Every chewy nibble is a chocoholic's dream come true! Enjoy gooey hills & valley's of rich & delicious flavors! Served with an ice-cold glass of milk they're truly sinful! $12.50 per dozen.

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White Chocolate Krispy Treats!

With Independence Day right around the corner were excited for backyard BBQ's, & all the fun Red, White, & Blue treats! Although I will not be taking orders this week, I'll post some pictures here & there of yummy desserts you can make at home! Here's to a super quick Monday recipe!

Try stirring a little melted white chocolate into your melted marshmallows before adding the cereal. Reserve some white chocolate for drizzling the tops of your krispy treats. Add a bit of fun color with sprinkles! There you have it...Yummy white chocolate Rice Krispy Treats!



June Cookie: Peanut Butter!

I heart Peanut Butter! So of course these amazing cookies made the list:)  Made with high-quality pb & topped with a classic criss-cross pattern, these chewy treats are perfect for your family road trip, or Summer picnic. $9 per dozen.

*We are a bit late posting these super yummy goodies!  Blogger has been down,  After sending them numerous reports requesting that they need to fix the problem with my page.... they finally have! Yay!  I'll now enjoy playing catch up for the past several weeks of desserts!  Enjoy!

Fondant Cookie Cut-outs!

Tip of the day!

For a clean look on sugar cookies, try fondant! Fondant is easy to work with, & our recipe tastes delicious!  (Recipe below) Using the same cutter that you used to cut-out your sugar cookie shapes, roll out your fondant the exact same way & cut-out with the same cutter.

Use a bit of frosting or corn syrup to adhere it to the top of your baked cookies! Memorial Day cookies would be really fun using a star cutter & placing red, white, & blue fondant stars on top!

The Sweet Cherub’s Easy Fondant:

Don’t be afraid! It’s like playing with play dough, & no one will make fun of you if you eat it!!! 

In a large bowl in your microwave, melt together:

1- 16 oz bag of mini marshmallows & 4 Tbsp water.  (About 1-2 min then remove from microwave & stir until gooey & sticky like marshmallow cream.)

Once completely melted, stir in:

1 tsp flavoring (like vanilla extract) & food coloring of your choice, if desired.

Then sift into the marshmallow mixture:

1- 16 oz bag of powdered sugar.  With a greased spatula stir to combine the best you can.

Grease your hands, wrists, & fingers really well with Crisco. Grease your counter really well also.  It’s going to be very sticky!!!

Dump the fondant mixture onto the greased counter, & knead like you would with bread.  Knead until you form a smooth ball.  (About 8 minutes.)   *Use now, or store for up to 1 week. 

When ready to use, roll out to ¼ inch thickness onto a greased surface.  Cut with cookie cutters, or for a cake trim with a pizza wheel.  Makes enough to cover a 3 layer cake with some to spare! 

A clean piece of PVC pipe works great as a rolling pin! 

*To store: Cover fondant ball with a light coating of Crisco, & wrap in plastic wrap.  Then place inside an airtight container. 

This fondant tastes amazing!  Not like the icky store-bought stuff! 

Have fun!

Happy Strawberries and Cream Day! These delicious ingredients were made for each other...What's your favorite way to enjoy these two tasty flavors? Mine just might be this amazing cake! :)

Chocolate Chip Day

Original or Mint Chocolate Chip Cupcakes!

We love it when one of our favorite ingredients gets a National day all to itself!  Chocolate Chips!  Who doesn't love them?  Whether eaten in cheesecakes, cookies, ice cream or cupcakes, we can't get enough!  White chocolate, semi-sweet, peanut butter, or mini?  Which flavor do you love the most? 

Our cupcakes can be custom ordered to include your favorite(s)!  $27 per dozen.  

~We hope you had a chance to enjoy National Chocolate Chip Day!~

Mother's Day 2012

We hope all of you had a great Mother's Day weekend? We were pretty busy, yet it was still very relaxing! My hubby & kids always spoil me! Just an FYI: Be sure to look for our posts! We'll be giving you some EASY tips & tricks of the trade... with these tips, ANYONE can look like a professional!


Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cake! Our Moist Chocolate Cake filled with both my homemade strawberry preserves, & fresh sliced berries! Frosted with our smooth Cream Cheese icing & topped with our special blend of milk chocolate dipped strawberries. Perfect for Wedding, Anniversary, Mother's Day, or Graduation party! $50

Take a peek inside our Moist Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cake! Filled with homemade preserves, & a sweet layer of fresh ripe strawberries! *We also offer chocolate covered strawberry cupcakes! $37 per dozen.

Nurses Appreciation Week!

It's Nurses Appreciation Week!

We at The Sweet Cherub want to thank you for your sacrifices, your energy, & your compassion!  Thank you for your bravery to deal with a lot of really gross things! And especially for your super smarts that allow you to take care of all that you have to do each day! We appreciate all you do!

Think pink cupcakes only $27 per dozen!!

This week, Race for the Cure events are taking place all over the country!  We want to thank those in the Salt Lake City area for participating!  Best of luck! 

And most of all...Have a great time while joining together for a great cause!
http://ww5.komen.org/

Strawberry Season

Fresh Strawberry Honeybutter!

Please email us if you'd like to order. Sold in a reusable "flip top" jar for only $15 each! This is especially delicious slathered on a slice of our freshly baked white bread! $5 per loaf. 

Makes a beautiful gift-set for Mother's Day!

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Looking for a quick & delicious breakfast for Cinco de Mayo? Try this! It's super easy... & when drizzled with honey it tastes a lot like a sopapilla!

Serve with fresh fruit, a cup of Mexican hot chocolate, or a tall glass of O.J. & you're set! .

Sopapilla Cake:

Spray a 9x13” baking dish with non-stick spray. 

Unroll 1 package of crescent roll dough & press into bottom of pan.

Cream together:

2 8oz Pkgs of cream cheese

1 cup sugar

1 tsp vanilla

Spread over the top of crescent roll layer.

Unroll 1 more package of crescent roll dough & place on top of cream cheese layer.

Melt 1 stick of butter & pour over the entire cake.

Sprinkle top with ¼ c cinnamon sugar

Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes. Remove from oven & cool completely.

Drizzle with honey if desired. 

May add a layer of apple pie filling for an added treat!

National Truffle Day

I like mine sinfully rich, & rolled in chopped pistachios!

What's your favorite truffle flavor? Raspberry? Coconut? Plain dark chocolate?

They're all sooo yummy, how can we possibly choose?...We hope you enjoy National Truffle day!

I know we will.

Box of 9 truffles for $15 + shipping

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Cinco de Mayo!

We're now selling our Coconut Tres Leches cake!

Wouldn't you like a tall, creamy slice of Heaven? Baked with just a hint of coconut for delicious fun!  Topped with fresh whipped coconut cream, & VERY moist from the 3 milks...

It makes the perfect ending to your Cinco de Mayo fiesta!

Sold in quantities of 12 servings for only $20.

Item may not be shipped.

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May Cookie: Macadamia Nut!

An incredible cookie that's crispy on the outside, chewy in the middle, & buttery all the way through! 

A flavorful treat that's bursting with

sweet white chocolate chips, & salty, crunchy, chopped Macadamia nuts!

This is one classy cookie that everyone will love!

$15 per dozen + shipping.

WHEN ORDERING:

Please call, leave us a comment here, or visit us on Facebook!

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ph 801-380-7393

The Cookie of the Month Club

Campout Cookies!

One Jumbo cookie for only $1

April 30th is National Oatmeal Cookie Day!  We're very excited to celebrate one of our favorite treats! Do you like them with or without raisins?

Specify your preference when ordering our Jumbo Campout Cookies! Each chewy Oatmeal cookie is loaded with shredded coconut, raisins, & chocolate chips! You'll enjoy hiking the trail with these hearty cookies! $12 per dozen.

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Scone Sunday!

Beignets

What do you like to do on a relaxing weekend?  Here's one of my favorites.  Make doughnuts, fry scones, bake... okay, I like to make just about anything, any day!  But, I'm especially fond of these...Beignets. (pronounced Ben-yay's)  They're so light & puffy!  Plus they're super easy to make! 

We cut a big bouquet of fresh lilacs from the garden, set a pretty table with a variety of yummy toppings, like fresh fruit, & then my entire family enjoyed a lazy brunch with Beignets as the star! 

I hope you enjoy them as much as we did!

Beignets
Recipe by Our Best Bites

1 c. whole milk
1/4 c. + 1 Tbsp. sugar, divided
1/4 c. vegetable oil
1 tsp. table salt
3 1/2-4 c. all-purpose flour
1 scant tablespoon dry active yeast
1/2 c. warm (about 105 degrees) water
1 egg
Peanut oil for frying

In a small saucepan, combine the milk, 1/4 c. sugar, vegetable oil, and salt. Heat over medium heat until small bubbles form around the edges of the pan.  Remove from heat.

While the milk is heating, combine the yeast and 1 Tbsp. of sugar with 1/2 c. water. Allow to stand for 10 minutes or until it’s very bubbly.

In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the heated milk and 2 c. flour. Mix, scraping the bowl occasionally, until smooth (about 2-3 minutes). Add the egg and mix until well-combined. Add the yeast mixture. Add enough flour to make a soft dough that slightly sticks to your finger.

At this point, you can either place the dough in a bowl sprayed with non-stick cooking spray and cover with a piece of sprayed plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough up to 1 day or you can roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface. Either way, when you roll it out, roll it into a large rectangle about 1/4″ thick. Using a pizza wheel, cut the dough into about 3″x4″ rectangles. Slightly separate the dough pieces and cover with a clean cloth. Allow to rise for 30 minutes.

When the dough has about 15 minutes left to go, heat 2-3 inches of peanut oil in a large skillet or saucepan to 325 degrees (just use a candy thermometer). When the oil is heated, fry the dough pieces for about 90 seconds-2 minutes per side or until they are golden. Carefully remove from the oil and allow to drain on a paper towel-lined baking sheet.

Place some powdered sugar in a fine-mesh strainer and sprinkle the powdered sugar generously over the beignets. Serve immediately. Makes about 24-30 beignets.

Utah Scones with Buttermilk Syrup

We love scone Sunday!  Once a month we get together with the In-law's, (yes it really is fun!)  The times that I enjoy the most are when my Mother-in-law mixes up a batch of her famous yeast scone dough, fry's that sticky goodness up, & then we top them with endless choices of

honey, jams, or my personal favorite creamy peanut butter! 

The other day I made scones with just my cute family, & mixed up a batch of my addicting buttermilk syrup... It may be a contender for my new favorite topping! 

Drizzle this amazing syrup over your hot scones... and I promise you'll be thanking me later!

Amme’s Buttermilk Syrup

1 1/2 c sugar

3/4 c buttermilk

1/2 c butter

2 Tbsp corn syrup

1 tsp baking soda

pinch of salt

2 tsp vanilla extract

In a large saucepan, combine the first six  syrup ingredients; bring to a boil. Boil for 7 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Great served on pancakes, french toast, or scones.

Red Velvet Cheesecake

$45 Serves at least 12

Red Velvet Cheesecake:

A thick, decadent layer of White Chocolate Cheesecake sandwiched between 2 moist layers of our Red Velvet Cake, then covered in our tangy cream cheese icing, & topped with our signature white chocolate pebbles. 

This IS the reason why we claim to serve up "A little taste of Heaven!" in each & every bite!

Isn't it beautiful?

Just wait until to you taste it!!!!!  Order for Valentine's Day, Wedding Anniversary, Mother's Day, Prom, or any occasion that you want to impress with something extra special!

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Glazed Doughnuts

Are you looking forward to the weekend? We are! Usually for us it means making doughnuts! With our yummy recipe you'll never go to your favorite doughnut shop again! It's super fun to get the entire family involved & turn it into a doughnut bar! Take a peek below for easy topping ideas!

Glazed Doughnuts:

2 (.25 ounce) envelopes active dry yeast

1/4 c warm water

1 1/2 c lukewarm milk

1/2 cup sugar

1 tsp salt

2 eggs

1/3 c shortening

5 c all-purpose flour

1 quart oil for frying

Glaze:

1/3 c butter

2 c powdered sugar

1 1/2 tsp vanilla

4 Tbsp hot water or as needed

Sprinkle the yeast over the warm water, and let stand for 5 minutes, or until foamy.

In a large bowl, mix together the yeast mixture, milk, sugar, salt, eggs, shortening, and 2 c of the flour. Mix for a few minutes at low speed, beat in remaining flour 1/2 cup at a time, until the dough no longer sticks to the bowl. Knead for about 5 minutes, or until smooth and elastic. Place the dough into a greased bowl, and cover. Set in a warm place to rise until double.

Dough is ready if you touch it, and the indention remains.

Turn the dough out onto a floured surface, and gently roll out to 1/2 inch thickness. Cut with a floured doughnut cutter. Let doughnuts sit out to rise again until double.

(Cover loosely with a cloth.)

Melt butter, stir in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth. Stir in hot water one Tbsp at a time until the icing is somewhat thin, but not watery. Set aside.

In a deep-fryer or large heavy skillet heat the oil to 350 degrees. Slide doughnuts into the hot oil using a wide spatula. Turn doughnuts over as they rise to the surface.

(I use two chopsticks as flippers) 

Fry doughnuts on each side until golden brown. Remove from oil & drain. Dip doughnuts into the glaze while still hot!  Makes about 20 yummy doughnuts.

 Stack them on a chopstick or skewer & serve them to hungry guests!

My favorite is glazed, then dipped in chocolate icing & filled with vanilla Pudding!  Yes Please!

Try adding yummy toppings! Some fun ideas are: Shredded Coconut, Warm & melty, chocolate frosting (store bought is fine!) add sprinkles, fresh fruit, nuts,

jams, or go crazy & make it into an ice cream sundae!

My favorite happens to be chocolate & filled with instant vanilla pudding?

Or go ahead & serve up a classic!  Roll warm doughnuts or in cinnamon & sugar! 

Don't forget the holes!  

Can you tell I'm happy it's Friday?

April Cakes

Vampire Cake

One of my favorite customers ordered a fun cake for her 12 year old daughter's B-day... She requested a dramatic 2 tier red velvet cake decorated in red & black butter cream. I sure would have loved to see their "vampire teeth" after eating a slice of this yummy goodness;)

Thanks for letting us be part of your special day Cassie!

Spring Birthday Cake

 

 Wishing you a super sweet Birthday celebration Lorie!
*2 layer lemon cake iced with lemon butter cream & covered with our scrumptious fondant!

Delish!

Our Famous 24 "Karat" Cake $30

The bunny scores with this moist, light, 24 Carrot Cake made with fresh raisins, shredded carrots, crushed pineapple, & loaded with a lot of other yummy goodies! Topped with pineapple cream cheese icing! It's the best around! This flavorful cake is sure to please you & your guests! *nuts opt.

Easter Fun!



We love Easter!  Here's a fun look at what we did this year!

We had so much fun, we hope that you enjoy some of our recipes, cute Easter ideas, & don't mind the long post to fit it all in! :)

Our traditional Bunny Cake my darling kids made!

Fruit Pizza for our Spring Party

Use mini Cadbury eggs to create cute cupcakes!

 Cadbury Creme Egg Cupcakes! Love them or hate them? If you ♥ them then this is for you! Use your favorite chocolate cake recipe. Then, using a large round tip frost with buttercream icing & top with a mini Cadbury Creme Egg! We filled the center of our cupcakes with a sweet creme for an extra surprise! 

Chocolate Cookies using Cadbury eggs! 

 

Chocolate Cadbury Cookies:

2-1/4 c flour

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1 c butter, softened

3/4 c packed brown sugar

1/4 c white sugar

1 (3.4 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix

2 eggs

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 10 oz Bag of Cadbury Eggs; chopped

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Sift together the flour and baking soda, & salt, set aside.

Cream together the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar.

Beat in the dry instant pudding mix until blended. Stir in the eggs and vanilla.

Blend in the flour mixture. Finally, stir in the chopped Cadbury Eggs.  

Drop cookies by rounded spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes.

*To prevent cookies from spreading, refrigerate dough overnight before baking.

Deviled eggs,,, of course!

Our specialty Bunny bread/Veggie tray!
My son loved tearing off an ear to munch on!

Peeps Rice Krispy Treats

 Rice Krispy treats that use 35 marshmallow PEEPS in place of the regular marshmallows! It's quick & fun to mix the colors! Give it a try!So fun to mix colors!  Yum!

Bunny Bait

Pop in your favorite Easter movie & sit back & relax while enjoying this festive Bunny Bait!

In a Large bowl mix:

12 c popped popcorn, 2 c pretzels, 2 c peanuts, 1 bag pastel Easter M&M's,

& 1 bag Easter Candy Corn.
Eat as is -OR- make it "egg"tra fabulous by topping with 1 lb of melted white colored candy melts! (I think this would be so cute served to your guests inside a giant Easter Basket!) Serves 30

Jelly bean fudge

 

Easily prepared in the microwave so that anyone can make it! 

We used tropical (tangy) jellybeans for the perfect flavor balance.

Easy Jelly Bean Fudge

On low power in microwave melt together:

3 c white chocolate chips

¼ c butter

1 14oz can sweetened condensed milk

1 tsp orange extract

Stir once or twice during melting to make sure it doesn’t burn!

Once completely melted; remove from microwave, mix in

1 c Jelly beans stirring well. 

Pour into a prepared 8x8 pan. Sprinkle 1 c jelly beans on top.

Refrigerate until set.

Cut into squares & store in an air-tight container for up to 2 weeks.



Raisin Filled Cookies

 We love doing custom orders! These Raisin filled cookies were ordered to have reduced sugar, & be hand painted before baking so they look like little colorful Easter eggs! Fun & Yummy!

Hot Cross Buns

It was a beautiful beginning to the Easter weekend?  These are the perfect way to enjoy your Good Friday! "Hot cross buns, Hot cross buns, one a penny, two a penny, Hot cross buns." 

Order now for next year!

Egg Shaped Cake Pops!

 Easter Baking is in full swing! So, here's one last DIY treat for the Bunny to bring in your Easter basket! Cake Pops! Bake any flavor cake mix according to package directions. Let cool completely. Put entire baked cake into a food processor & pulse until it's crumbs. Dump cake crumbs into a large bowl & stir in one container of store bought frosting until combined. Easy Right? Form into ball or egg shape. Place cake ball onto a baking sheet lined with wax paper & chill in freezer 15 min. When ready add a stick & quickly dip in colored candy melts. Let dry, then eat!

Egg Shaped Krispy Treats

 Egg shaped Krispy Treats! Whip up a batch of Rice Krispy Cereal Treats, cut them out using fun shaped cutters, add a stick, & dip into melted white chocolate! So cute for your Holiday table!

Bunny cupcakes for the kids!

 Hippity Hoppity Easter's on its way! My kids loved making these! Using scissors- cut your marshmallow & dip in colored sugar for the ears! Pink jelly bean nose, Starburst bow tie, Mini M&M's eyes, & chocolate jimmie whiskers complete this adorable Bunny Cupcake!

Chick Cupcakes

 Only needing icing that's been tinted yellow & a few jelly beans, your little chicks will have a blast creating these super EASY Easter cupcakes!

A cute box of Chick Cake Truffles!