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Sweet, Simple & Ready for the Holiday Rush

The holiday season is here & that means treat tables, cookie trays, homemade giftt & chocolate everything! Whether you’re prepping for your busiest bakery season or whipping up festive orders at home, Sweet Shoppe Melting Wafers make it easy to create crowd-pleasing desserts without the stress.

No tempering, no complicated steps! Just melt, dip, drizzle, & decorate!

We all know that Sweet Shoppe Melting Wafers are perfect for dipping, drizzling, & coating, but did you know they can also replace chocolate chips or chunks in your favorite baked goods?

Brittany from Sugar Cove Sweets took things up a notch with these Giant Double Chocolate Dark Raspberry Truffle Cookies, featuring our Sweet Shoppe Dark Raspberry Truffle Flavored Melting Wafers for a rich, fruity twist on a classic chocolate cookie. 

These cookies are thick, fudgy, & packed with chocolatey goodness with bits of melty Dark Raspberry Truffle Wafers in every bite. Whether you're a home baker or a professional baker, this recipe is a must try!

Giant Double Chocolate Dark Raspberry Truffle Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1 stick (½ cup) salted butter
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 egg yolk
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
•  ½ tsp heaping salt
• 1½ cups Sweet Shoppe Dark Raspberry Truffle Flavored Melting Wafers

 Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F.
2. Chop 1 cup of Sweet Shoppe Dark Raspberry Truffle Flavored Melting Wafers & set aside.
3.  In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, cornstarch, baking soda, & salt.
4. In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, mix butter on high for 1 minute. Scrape sides, then mix again for 30 seconds.
5. Add brown sugar & granulated sugar to the butter & mix on medium until fluffy.
6.  Add vanilla extract, egg, & egg yolk. Mix until just combined (don’t overmix!).
7.  Gradually add the flour mixture on low speed until fully incorporated.
8. Fold in 1 cup chopped Dark Raspberry Truffle Melting Wafers.
9. Roll cookie dough into balls & dip the tops in additional chopped wafers before placing them on a baking sheet.
10. Bake on the middle rack for 10-12 minutes, depending on cookie size.
11. Let cookies sit for 10-15 minutes after baking before transferring to a cooling rack.

Why Use Sweet Shoppe Melting Wafers Instead of Chocolate Chips?

Unlike traditional chocolate chips, our flavored melting wafers bring extra depth to your baked goods! These Sweet Shoppe Dark Raspberry Truffle Flavored Melting Wafers add a luxurious berry-infused dark chocolate flavor, creating a gourmet cookie experience without the hassle!

Whether in cookies, brownies, or even muffins, these wafers melt beautifully & deliver consistent, bold flavors in every bite!

Try this decadent double chocolate cookie recipe & let us know how it turns out! Share your photos & baking experiences in our Stover’s Confection Connection Facebook group—we can’t wait to see your delicious creations!

Elevate your brownie game by topping them with a creamy, mint-chocolatey frosting! Made with our Sweet Shoppe Midnight Mint Melting Wafers, this frosting blends the deep richness of cocoa flavor with a refreshing hint of mint, creating a flavor combination that is irresistible. 

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup Sweet Shoppe Midnight Mint Melting Wafers ; melted
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter ; melted
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 3-4 tbsp milk or heavy cream

Directions:

1. Combine the melted butter & cocoa powder in a medium-sized bowl using a hand mixer until well blended.
2. Gradually add the powdered sugar & salt, mixing with the hand mixer on low. Add tablespoons of milk or heavy cream in between to achieve a smooth consistency.
3. Once the mixture is smooth, add the melted Sweet Shoppe Midnight Mint Melting Wafers.
4. Mix on medium to medium-high speed until the frosting is fully combined & velvety.
5. Spread the frosting generously over cooled brownies. For an extra touch, sprinkle crushed mint Oreos on top. Enjoy!

So, what are you waiting for? Grab your ingredients & followalong with  this video to start baking your way to Midnight Mint Chocolate Flavored Brownies!  Don’t forget to share your creations with us on social media – we’d love to see how you’re enjoying these delicious brownies! .

We invite you to join us at a sugar-coated paradise; The 2024 SoFlo Cake & Candy Expo! 

As this sweet expo enters its eighth year, the SoFlo Cake & Candy Expo has firmly established itself as the sweet centerpiece of South Florida's baking & confectionery scene. Whether you're a seasoned baking professional, an enthusiastic hobbyist, or someone with a sweet tooth looking to explore a new world of flavors & techniques, the SoFlo Cake & Candy Expo promises an unforgettable experience!

At the heart of the SoFlo Cake & Candy Expo you'll find a vendor hall, jam-packed with the sweetest suppliers & exhibitors in the industry!! From classic baking essentials to cutting-edge tools & innovations, you’re sure to find everything you need to elevate your baking game. Don’t miss your chance to shop your favorite online retailers in person!

In fact, you can even shop Sweet Shoppe & Eleven o’one at these booths: 

Sweet Life Cake & Candy Supply (Booth #600)
 The Dessert Depot (Booth #305) 

But SoFlo isn't just an opportunity to shop your favorite brands—it's also a celebration of learning & creativity! Check out the long list of classes & workshops led by some of the most talented sugar artists & bakers in the business! SoFlo offers classes from beginner level to advanced, so get ready to roll up your sleeves, get hands-on, & discover the secrets behind stunning cake designs & mouthwatering candy creations! 

We are proud to partner with SoFlo Cake & Candy Expo as the official chocolate sponsor for classes! With our Sweet Shoppe & Eleven o'one lines featured in classrooms & VIP swag bags, attendees will have the opportunity to experience our most popular brands firsthand.

Plus, Stover’s very own pastry chef, Daniela, will be teaching an advanced cakepop class featuring Sweet Shoppe Melting Wafers! In this class, students will learn how to create My Little Pony Sculpted Cakepops! 

Check out the full list of classes offered at SoFlo Cake & Candy Expo HERE!

BUT WAIT, THERE’S MORE! 

Alicia will also be hosting a demonstration on the Do’s & Don'ts of Melting Chocolate. You won’t want to miss this live demo where you can ask all of your questions; register for our product demo HERE!

Keep an eye out for Stover & Company's products in action at various booths throughout the expo! From Daisy Makes (aka Sweet Team Member: Daisy Pops!) to Poppy Color, My Little Cake Pop & Yum Crumbs, you'll have plenty of opportunities to see our Sweet Shoppe & Eleven o’one Deluxe Wafers shine in the hands of talented artists!

Whether you participate or just browse the contestants, you won’t want to miss the SoFlo Competition Room! This year’s theme is the ocean & we cannot wait to see the amazing creative treats that contestants will submit! 

Want to try your hand at it? Register for this year’s SoFlo Competition HERE!

SoFlo offers the opportunity to connect with your favorite social media personalities, like Liz Marek from Sugar Geek Show & Liz Adams from Arty McGoo, immerse yourself in a world of creativity, & indulge your senses in a sweet weekend like no other! 

Mark your calendars, gather your fellow baking enthusiasts, purchase your tickets & get ready for an unforgettable weekend in MIA as you visit your favorite corner of social media - IRL!

We can't wait to see you at the 2024 SoFlo Cake & Candy Expo! Stover CEO Ryan, Alicia & Daniela will all be in attendance! We love getting to meet & chat with our customers, so be sure to stop us to say hello! 

Still holding onto every last bit of summer? Then we have the perfect treat for you! This recipe for chocolate covered pineapple pops makes for a simple & sweet way to say farewell to summer. If you’ve never tried chocolate & pineapple together, boy are your tastebuds in for a treat! 

Autumn is quickly approaching & it’s time to break out your cinnamon, pecans & pumpkin spice to embrace this cozy season. Nothing warms our heart quite like a family fall recipe. Here's one from our family archives that’s sure to be a hit at your next family event: Pecan Coffee Cake!

From home bakers to manufactures, Stover & Company supplies all businesses, big & small. Looking for a couple pounds of chocolate for cakepops, strawberries & more? How about a bulk order of Callebaut? Or even sprinkles for your treats? You can find it all here at stovercompany.com! 

Darren Fox (@bakesthatinspire) and Stefani Pollack (@cupcakeproject) are entrepreneurs & social influencers with a deep love for the baking community. They created The Bake Fest as place for us all to learn together. They built it with lots of networking opportunities so we have a space to get to know each other & exchange tips so that they can grow together.

"Top 10 Predictions For Baked Goods Trends In 2022," according to Hamed Ali, Bakery Plant Operations Manager. 

We know things are alway changing & we have to keep up with the "what's in," of the baking industry. We are almost halfway through 2022, were his prediction accurate?  Let's take a look at a few points & discuss what we are seeing currently.