What's Eating Norman: Holiday Sweet Treats

What’s Eating Norman

Holiday Sweet Treats

BY: LINDSAY CUOMO

If festive celebrations and cooler days have you craving a sweet treat, Norman has a plethora of local shops serving up delicious dishes sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. Check out these local offerings of some of our favorite sweet treats.

HOLIDAY COOKIES & CUPCAKES FROM DARA MARIE’S BAKING CO. – 1420 N PORTER AVE

Dara Marie’s, a family-owned gourmet bakery and gift boutique, uses a special recipe for their delectable holiday cookies that dates back to the Greenleaf Bakery, a Norman-based bakery and grocery store from the late 1960s. They are also famous for their cupcakes and coconut crème pies.

GOOEY PUMPKIN CAKE FROM LEGEND’S RESTAURANT – 1313 W LINDSEY ST

Legend’s gooey pumpkin cake is a scrumptious fall tradition. The delightful cake is served warm and topped with rich vanilla bean ice cream. Get yours to-go or stop in for a full meal at this Norman staple for 54 years.

MACARONS & TRUFFLES FROM PINKITZEL – 2001 W MAIN ST

Macarons and truffles from Pinkitzel are sure to hit the sweet spot! Pinkitzel, a Marie Antoinette/Willy Wonka-inspired shop, is filled with delightful treats ready to impress any time of the year but their macarons and truffles are a must-try. Popular flavors include sea salt caramel and cookies ‘n crème.

MINI CHOCOLATE BOMBS AND FRESH FRUIT TART- ELETTES FROM LA BAGUETTE – 2100 W MAIN ST

Show stoppers like mini chocolate bombs and fresh fruit tartelettes make beautiful additions to any holiday dessert table as well as unexpected treats such as baklava. La Baguette has been serving Normanites French fare since the early 1980s.

TRIPLE CHOCOLATE BREAD PUDDING FROM THE SUP- PER CLUB - 542 S UNIVERSITY BLVD

The Supper Club, a bistro-style restaurant at the NOUN, Norman’s newest boutique hotel, serves seasonal, signature flavors. New to the menu this fall, their triple chocolate bread pudding is made with chunks of chocolate croissants tossed in cocoa custard and decadently topped with a salted caramel sauce and Chantilly cream. – BSM