Sweet Treats For A Sweet Mom

 Mother's are known for their yummy sweet treats whether it's a batch of our favorite cookies or a plate of rich fudge. why not treat her with some homemade treats that give back the love.

Mom may be the maker of homey cookies like chocolate chip and oatmeal but what about baking her something fancy? Think aqua faba meringues . These are not only light and delicate but also vegan. The recipe doesn't need the usual egg whites but chickpea water or brine. It has the same protein as the egg whites and whips up nicely. A fun  flavor is coffee which is a nice perk for an afternoon snack. You could also make vanilla and chocolate ones too for a colorful plate. Strawberry ones are also a tasty and pretty treat. They do  require freeze dried strawberries turned into a powder. with these you can create that classic English dessert, Eton mess. This is layering the meringues with whipped cream and all sorts of berries from raspberries to strawberries and blueberries.. You could also bake vanilla meringues in rounds to create a pavlova. This Australian dessert is an upscale version of Eton mess but it's done in layers of whipped cream, and a mix of strawberries and blueberries. You can top it with a spray of edible flowers for extra prettiness.

Everyone loves candy. why not treat Mom to some homemade truffles. These are rich and creamy and can have many variations. It starts with eight ounces of chocolate bars. Don't  use chocolate chips because they won;t melt into truffle consistency. It's mixed with either heavy whipping cream or just heavy cream.If you're using milk chocolate reduce the cream to half a cup less because milk chocolate is softer. Use a scan t cup of softened butter too for extra creaminess and dash of vanilla for extra flavor. It's then just cooking the ingredients in a saucepan until completely blended. it's then put into the fridge for two to three hours to set. Afterwards  form into balls. Roll them in cocoa powder for an extra chocolate-y kick or chopped nuts. even crushed edible flowers provide a colorful coating.For a more boozy gift add some kahlua or orange liqueur. If you;'re making the kahlua one add espresso powder to bring out the coffee flavor. You can also add ground walnuts or almonds to the recipe too.

Treat Mom to some special homemade treats for her special. She'll love the flavor but also the love that went into them. It's time to give her some straight from the heart sweets.