Need bake sale suggestions

[LoveTrains]

I am voluntering at my local pug rescue 5K and bake sale in two weeks. I need to make some stuff for the bake sale, but I am totally stumped. It will be early June (so probably hot) and many of the people there will have just run the 5K. Any suggestions/recipes on things to make?

Right now my top choices are sugar cookies and lemon bars, but I am open to ideas and suggestions. I don't think cupcakes will work because the frosting could get super melty and its hard to transport them.

I also wasn't sure if muffins or scones might be good? The race starts at 9 am.

[luvmagoldn]

What about bars of some kind? Granola bars aren't too hard to make. I'm sure you can google some recipes.

[honeybee]

granola bars are pretty easy to make and sound like they'd fit the event.

[Deleted]

I'm a big fan of chocolate chip cookies (or any other cookie that has chips and a soft gooey center like white chocolate macadamia) and brownies. I can easily pass up everything at a bake sale, but I can't say no to those things. Even if I did just run a 5k, there always room for a good cookie or a brownie.

[sporky]

May 24, 2012 7:36:13 GMT -5 papiercherri said:

I'm a big fan of chocolate chip cookies (or any other cookie that has chips and a soft gooey center like white chocolate macadamia) and brownies. I can easily pass up everything at a bake sale, but I can't say no to those things. Even if I did just run a 5k, there always room for a good cookie or a brownie.

i feel this way about rice krispie treats. i almost never make them at home, but from a bake sale? yes, please!

[Deleted]

I love muffins post-race.

[CloudBee]

I would do a simple cookie like oatmeal, or ginger snaps. Pick up some small square cellophane bags like this: www.amazon.com/Darice-28-003V-4-Inch--9-Inch-60-Piece/dp/B001685GOU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1337863994&sr=8-1

Toss a few cookies in, and staple shut.

I notice at sales like that, people tend to buy things sold in actual somewhat professional looking bags, vs ziplock bags or basic cling plastic wrap.

You might be able to do something similar with mini muffins. Though muffins tend to get a little sticky/slightly soggy at the top when packaged in plastic.

[CloudBee]

Hey if you got the cellophane bags, you could also do a simple trail mix! That would probably be a big hit. Raisins, almonds, sunflower seeds, chocolate chips, mini pretzels, etc.

[drloretta]

I think muffins would be great.

I have a great granola bar recipe that you can change up based on what you have/want.

allrecipes.com/Recipe/Playgroup-Granola-Bars/

[Ashley&Scott]

Scotcheroos are usually big hits at bake sales.

[thedutchgirl]

Seven layer bars are my go-to at bake sales. allrecipes.com/recipe/seven-layer-bars/ Just be sure to cut them before they have cooled all the way.

[LoveTrains]

May 24, 2012 8:12:39 GMT -5 Ashley&Scott said:

Scotcheroos are usually big hits at bake sales.

I have never heard of "scotcheroos".

[kadams767]

I would love a homemade scone or muffin after a race. Although, PP's idea of trail mix is a good one too.

[rosepks]

The last bake sale I contributed to I made cupcakes and put them in little cups and individual bags with ribbon and cute tags describing that they were red velvet. They were super cute but they didn’t sell very well.

I made classic cookies like chocolate chip, chocolate cookies with white chocolate chips and iced sugar cookies and they always sell quickly, kids grab those. My mom does the rice krispies and those sell as well.

[Mrs.Beagle]

Jello shots

[Ashley&Scott]

May 24, 2012 8:30:26 GMT -5 LoveTrains said:

May 24, 2012 8:12:39 GMT -5 Ashley&Scott said:

Scotcheroos are usually big hits at bake sales.

I have never heard of "scotcheroos".

Oh man you're missing out! Maybe they have another name?

www.ricekrispies.com/en_US/recipes/chocolate-scotcheroos.html#/en_US/recipes/chocolate-scotcheroos

(this recipe says you can use chocolate or regular rice crispies, I've never tried the chocolate)

[Deleted]

I made these recently for a bake sale. They held up in the heat fairly well. Sold like hotcakes.

www.nothingbutcountry.com/2011/08/guest-blogger-staci-lizard-and-ladybug/

[Deleted]

May 24, 2012 7:58:56 GMT -5 CloudBee said:

Hey if you got the cellophane bags, you could also do a simple trail mix! That would probably be a big hit. Raisins, almonds, sunflower seeds, chocolate chips, mini pretzels, etc.

This is something I would buy.

[downtoearth]

Those peanut-butter (or almond butter if you are worried about allergies) bars are great for transporting and sharing.

Like these, but there are all sorts of variations:
allrecipes.com/recipe/peanut-butter-bars-i/

[Rainy Night in Soho]

May 24, 2012 8:55:29 GMT -5 Ashley&Scott said:

May 24, 2012 8:30:26 GMT -5 LoveTrains said:

I have never heard of "scotcheroos".

Oh man you're missing out! Maybe they have another name?

www.ricekrispies.com/en_US/recipes/chocolate-scotcheroos.html#/en_US/recipes/chocolate-scotcheroos

(this recipe says you can use chocolate or regular rice crispies, I've never tried the chocolate)

If you make these- make sure not to heat the pb/sugar/corn syrup mixture for too long, or you will end up with scotcharoo bricks!

They are awesome, btw! I use about half of the chocolate/butterscotch chips that the recipe calls for.

[CloudBee]

Those cupcakes in cups are awesome! A friend made those last year for a shower as favors, but put them in mason jars. I love the disposable cup idea for a bake sale.

I always feel like bake sale items are smooshed, banged up, etc., as they aren't packaged well, or look like they came out of a kids lunch box. Love how those cupcakes above, look.

[mrs.spunky]

Home made Lara bars? www.damyhealth.com/2011/03/how-to-make-homemade-lara-bars/

[juris11]

May 24, 2012 8:58:48 GMT -5 @ruralrabbit1 said:

I made these recently for a bake sale. They held up in the heat fairly well. Sold like hotcakes.

www.nothingbutcountry.com/2011/08/guest-blogger-staci-lizard-and-ladybug/

These are adorable.

If you want something easy and not as heavy, what about chocolate covered pretzel rods? Those could be wrapped up in a cute bag as well.

[steph96]

You have already got sooo many awesome ideas! If you go the cookie route, make them big. I use an ice cream scoop and mine will sell out before anyone even touches the normal sized cookies.

[steph96]

You said it is a pug rescue.....what about some cute homemade dog treats?

[Deleted]

scones, muddy buddies, chocolate peanut butter bars, cupcakes..

[jigsy]

May 24, 2012 10:53:32 GMT -5 steph96 said:

You said it is a pug rescue.....what about some cute homemade dog treats?

This is what I would suggest. I am trying to stay away from sweets for myself...but I can never say no to a homemade treat for Mr. Jiggles

[liveintheville]

Rice crispy treats? I'd think they'd hold up in the heat.

[Deleted]

If it's going to be hot, you could also bring some freezies. Not exactly homemade, but I bet they'd sell.

[Rachael070707]

I shouldn't have opened this thread. It's 85 out today and I'm trying to figure out how I can justify turning the oven on tonight to bake half the items suggested

I think you have gotten great suggestions. I love RR's cupcakes in cups. They're adorable. Choc covered pretzel rods and cocolate chip oatmeal cookies sounds great to me as well.