It is not too late to capitalize on the upcoming spring holidays at your bakery. Each year millions are spent on Easter treats and baked goods, and thanks to last-minute shoppers, you still have time to boost sales by offering some last-minute holiday items. Here are a few ideas to boost your holiday sales.
Babka
Babka is a delicious and decadent bread that can be easily pulled apart and is laced with chocolate. A Loaf of Babka is traditionally taken to church to be blessed on Easter Sunday.
Themed Cookies
Easter-themed cookies will be a top-selling item for those gathering for the holiday and those with small children who enjoy a sweet treat. You can make bunnies, carrots, eggs, baskets, etc. Bright and colorful cookies are great for spring.
Themed Cupcakes
Themed cupcakes, as well as the cookies, are a great way to sell treats for the holiday without a heavy religious connotation behind it. Many that celebrate the holiday don’t partake in the religious aspect of it but do enjoy the fun in egg hunting and the fun décor. Making fun cupcakes will be top sellers for those that need deserts for gatherings, work or even grade school events.
Paint Your Own Cookies
Paint your own cookies are a fun twist on decorated cookies for any holiday. PYO cookie brings a coloring book to the dessert table as a fun activity for kids of all ages. They need to come with either edible markers or edible “paint palettes” so the little artists that get them are able to express their talents.
Easter Bread
Easter bread is a fun and rich bread that is braided and has colored eggs baked right into the loaf. It is similar to challah bread.
Hot Crossed Buns
Buns adorned with a cross are spicy and sweet and a staple for Good Friday preceding Easter.
Lemon Flavored Treats
While it’s not a traditional Easter treat or flavor, it is a flavor that screams spring. Lemon items will sell out this time of year and well into summer for those that love a fresh and delicious baked good.
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