Cozy Up this Winter with Hearty, Whole Grain Cookies

At first thought, you might think that whole grain + cookies don’t go together. Then you remember the nutty flavor of those wheat germ waffles you had, or the bold flavor of a buckwheat crepe. We believe that whole grains and baked goods not only go together, but that whole grain flours make everything TASTE better. As a bonus, they make you FEEL better.

This January you may not have committed to your usual resolutions of giving up all things indulgent, because, let’s face it, none of us went to a zillion holiday parties this past holiday season. That doesn’t mean you can’t commit to trying some new, healthier variations this January.

• 100% Whole Grain Chocolate Chip Cookies, packed with 6 different whole grain flours, bittersweet chocolate, and a hint of espresso? Check!

• Salty Honey Peanut Butter Cookies that are dairy free, gluten-conscious, but hearty and satisfying, dunked in toasty flaxseeds? Check!

• Spicy Chocolate Oat Pecan Cookies that are gluten-conscious, loaded with toasted pecans, oats, warming spiced chocolate, and so much texture and flavor? Check!

• Sarsparilla Snickerdoodles, made with 100% oat flour and yield hints of root beer flavor? Check!

• 100% whole grain biscotti, from Ginger Hazelnut (einkorn), to Cranberry Pecan (buckwheat); Bittersweet Chocolate (Rye) to Cashew Date (cornmeal)

• Brownies! Classic Devil’s Food (entirely whole wheat) or GC Caramel Nib (entirely teff). Double check!

• The list goes on. We geek out on grains.

Here at Batter we believe that baked goods should be a daily indulgence, not reserved only for special occasions. Over the past several years, we’ve set out to incorporate whole grains into just about all of our baked goods. We’re lucky enough to work with the folks at Keith Giusto Bakery Supply & Central Milling, who are passionate about grains.

If you haven’t noticed by now, we offer many “nutritionally specific” items so everyone can enjoy a treat. In addition to our 100% whole grain treats, you’ll find dairy free, egg free, gluten conscious (or term for gluten-free in a non gluten-free facility), vegan.

Visit us at the Saturday farmer’s market for the best selection of these goodies, and to talk serious grains with our market stall cookie sellers, Jen & Sonia!

Stay-at-home Holiday Sweets

‘Tis the season to STAY AT HOME this year. We’ve got you covered. Sending gifts? Keep checking our online store for new additions throughout the week - cookie packs, gift loaves, and more!

Craving that festive feel? Cookie decorating is the perfect activity for virtual gathering. Kits - available in half dozen or dozen sets - can be shipped and paired with either a virtual Zoom decorating class, or access to a recorded cookie demo video. Find more info HERE on our virtual holiday cookie decorating! Pull out those aprons, crank up the holiday tunes, and get ready to decorate!

Learn pro cookie tips with our demo video here!

SEE OUR FULL HOLIDAY MENU HERE!

Batter will be closed for our annual holiday break 12/23-1/5, reopening Wed 1/6!

If all else fails, we'll still have Thanksgiving pie (and cake).

We don’t need to tell you again how this year has been sh*t. SO… let’s focus on something we can look forward to. PIE. CAKE. CRANBERRY SAUCE.

Whether November 26 means you’ll be at home solo, with one other person, or with a small (safe, please!) group, just make sure you’re surrounded by delicious, comforting food that makes you happy. For us, that’s going to be apple oatmeal bread for breakfast, honey rye apple cider cake for snack, and PIE PIE PIE for dessert. We’ll throw some veggies in that mix, too, but, PRIORITIES.

Pies can be ordered online. For other treats (cake, breakfast goods, bake at home doughs), please check out our handy order form & menu here. If you’re old school, you can print it, fill it out, and drop it off to us at 1517 Pine St. You can call us (415-674-1069). You can email us. You can order a BOUNTY of treats through Good Eggs. So many ordering options, no excuse not to have Thanksgiving treats this year.

Already planning your December holiday gifts? Bravo, advance planner. Get a sneak peek of our holiday menu here.

Haunted Handcrafted Treats, Devilish DIY Kits, and, of course, Pumpkin Bread

Trick or treating this year? Probably not so much. While we agree that this year has been full of tricks, we’re doing our best to focus on the better part of that duo… THE TREATS.

We say, why not wear a costume all month? I mean, we already wear masks everyday, anyway.

Why not enjoy Halloween treats every day during October? Better yet, do some ghoulish gifting and surprise friends and loved ones with some spooktacular sweets throughout the month.

We’ve lined up a creepy collection of treats for the entire month, from DIY cake, scone, and cookie decorating kits, to our super-giftable Spooky Sweets box. Shop online for local pickup or delivery, or nationwide shipping.

Don’t forget to eat far too much fresh roasted pumpkin bread this month. It’s an October requirement.

Happy Haunting!

Bake at Home Doughs & Batters

If we’ve learned anything during this pandemic, it’s how to spend A LOT more time at home, hopefully without going stir-crazy. You’ve most likely delved into making sourdough (and feeding that starter baby diligently!), reorganized every room in the house, perfected Zoom meeting etiquette, and taken more walks in your neighborhood than you every thought possible. You’ve exhausted breakfast, lunch, and dinner recipes, and some days, you just want to eat crackers for every meal because your OVER IT.

On those kinds of days, where you need a little something special, but don’t have the energy to break out the mixing bowls, WE ARE HERE FOR YOU! Enter our full line of Bake-at-home doughs and batters. Open the pouch, pop them in the oven, set the timer, and voila! You’ve been transported to the bakery and back home without even changing out of your pajamas. Pickup at the shop (Wed - Sun 8am-3pm), Ferry Plaza farmer’s market (Sat 8am-2pm), or order select flavors online through Good Eggs or Take Home for home delivery!

Here’s the lineup:

SCONES
lemon currant, ginger cranberry, orange chocolate chip, or walnut fig

COOKIES
chocolate chip, triple chocolate espresso, cherry ginger; chocolate mint, whole grain chocolate chip and GC spicy chocolate oat pecan by special order!

BISCUITS
classic cream, sweet corn (seasonal)

SHORTBREAD
vanilla bean
chocolate hazelnut
sugar cookie
lavender, orange pistachio, lemon by special order