Dessert Trays

Lexus of Serramonte recently asked Sweet Madi to provide some snacks for their monthly meeting, they had wanted some cookies and a few cake truffles. So I made a large tray of cookies; chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin, and double chocolate walnut.

For the cake truffles I made three flavors; red velvet, dark chocolate and coconut. As an added touch I spelled out the name "Lexus" using fondant and then I placed them on top of the truffles.

I was told everything was devoured by the end of the day. The only thing left were the trays. I'm glad they enjoyed it.

Busy weekend

Ok, so this weekend was super BUSY! I was asked to make cookie favors for a joint birthday party, with two different themes. Tinkerbell for Gabby who's turning 4 and Pirates for her brother Jacob who's turning 1.

For the Tinkerbell theme I decided to go with my shortbread recipe and use flower and star shaped cookie cutters while incorporating the colors from the movie, green, yellow and purple. For the star shaped cookies I made them into wands using lollipop sticks.

Then for the pirate theme I went with pirate ships and skull & crossbones shaped sugar cookies. Then I wrapped each cookie in clear cello bags with matching ribbons, placed them all in a basket to transport to the party. Everyone loved them!

So then I was asked just a few days ago if I can provide some dessert for another party the same weekend. Of course I said yes. What I created was a large dessert tray filled with my yummy chocolate chip cookies, mini fudgy brownies and some pecan tarts. I then made some strawberry cake truffles. It's strawberry cake with vanilla frosting shaped into truffles them dipped in white chocolate.