More Soft Caramels

We added two new soft caramels in the last few months.

First off, we have the coconut caramels, something not completely unexpected from this bakery. These stayed in the product development phase for quite a while. Every batch that I made were a little too rich for my taste. Then, I accidentally caramelized the sugar 20 degrees F higher than usual and voila! Sweet Coconut Bakery's coconut caramels were born.

These caramels have a deep dark flavor that pairs really well with the creamy richness of coconut.

Coconut Caramels

Next up are the dark chocolate caramels. During the cooking process, I stir in 72% dark Belgian chocolate and a little bit of espresso. These started as a special for our Mother's Day sampler box but it looks like they are here to stay.

Dark Chocolate Caramels

And sometime, in the very near future, our salted cashew caramels will make their debut. Watch out for them!

Coconut Macaroons with Cranberries and Pecans

Pecan Cranberry Coconut Macaroons

Cranberry bogs in Grayland, WA (picture taken by Rachel)

How can you not love Washington State? 

Less than two hours away from Seattle, we can get cranberries fresh from the bogs. I have been having a lot of fun with cranberries this past month and our first product to debut on Etsy are the Pecan Cranberry Coconut Macaroons.

These coconut macaroons have coarsely chopped pecans and cranberries that I oven-dried all on their own, no sugar, no preservatives.

Fresh Cranberries from Grayland

Immersing the cranberries in boiling water to break the skin.

Popped cranberries. Ready to go in the freezer for a few hours before slow-baking in the oven.

Dried cranberries, after 8 hours in a 150 F oven.

The result is really tart, really flavorful jewels that go so well with the sweet and decadent coconut pecan macaroons.

Yemas

Here is another classic Filipino candy. They are called Yemas: vanilla custard balls dipped in dark caramel. Rich, smooth, and creamy filling is juxtaposed against the slightly bittersweet crunch of hard caramel. 


To make Yemas, we use only whole milk, cane sugar, egg yolks, and vanilla. It's amazing how simple ingredients can yield an extraordinary product. They are definitely worth a try. The Sweet Coconut Bakery version is almost ready for the world, so watch out for them!

Beer Caramel with Spanish Peanuts

Here's our newest product!

Soft caramel injected with local handcrafted Pale Ale and studded with salted Spanish peanuts. YUM!

What's In The Box?

Our Mother's Day Gift box is now available for purchase at our Etsy store.

Here's a peek of what's inside!

White Chocolate Polvorones with Bing Cherries (2 of these cookies)

Heart-shaped Cocoa Coconut Polvorones (2 of these)

Northwest Berry Marshmallows with Honey (6 one inch cubes)

Chocolate Marshmallows with Honey (6 one inch cubes)

Strawberries and Cream Pastillas de Leche (8 of these: 3.5 oz)

Chocolate Pastillas de Leche (8 of these: 3.5 oz)

Sampaguitas: Coconut Butter Cookies (2 of these)

All wrapped in beautiful handmade paper! A special note will be included per customer's instructions.

Please order by May 7th for Mother's Day delivery!

Up Close

How often do you look at a plate of brownies this closely?

Or a pan of pumpkin sesame brittle?