GET TO KNOW US
Who we are:
Welcome to Killer Sweets AZ! We are Lauren and Bill. We live in Peoria, Arizona, with our two daughters, Bella, and Havana. Bill is a store manager, and Lauren is a quality assurance auditor.
We met online in 2019 and met for the first time under a fish at the Texas Roadhouse. Bill grew up in Cudahy, Wisconsin, and served in the Marine Corps (Semper Fi), both in the US and overseas. Lauren is originally from Albuquerque, NM and is the creative mind behind Killer Sweets AZ. Lauren also has a son, Drake and a granddaughter Harper. We have a love for guns, traveling, and trying new places to eat.
When it began:
We started Killer Sweets AZ in 2024. Killer Sweets AZ began as a gourmet brownie business. While we still make killer brownies, we have expanded Killer Sweets AZ to include freeze-dried candy. Our passion for treats brought us to where we are today. We love trying new candies and creating exciting concoctions, and most of all, we love seeing people's reactions when they try freeze-dried candy for the first time. We love meeting new people and being an active part of our amazing Arizona communities.
What we do:
We freeze dry a variety of items, including candy, chocolate, and cookies. We are certain you will want to try everything. We always have sugar-free, dye-free, and gluten-free items on hand. These items may not always be on display, so please ask for them, and we will be more than happy to get them. Our kitchen does process common allergens, including peanuts and gluten. We ask that you please consider this when selecting your treats.
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Where we are:
Killer Sweets AZ is located in Peoria, AZ. We participate in a variety of markets around the valley. Our schedule of where, when, and hours is posted on the site so that you can come see us when we are out and about. You can check out our social media pages to see our setup so that you can easily pick us out in the crowd. We are also available for hire to serve your guests freeze-dried candy, and/or we also have party packs of individual candies you can purchase for your guests. Please keep us in mind for your next party, wedding, graduation, school function, or any type of celebration. We provide excellent customer service and strive to create an amazing experience with each interaction. If interested in that service, please send an email to KillerSweetsAZ@gmail.com or use the contact link on the site.
How we do it:
We create our candy in a StayFresh freeze dryer. A freeze-dryer is a machine that freezes the drum or chamber for a period of time, creating ice around it. The machine’s pump then turns on and creates a vacuum. This vacuum then begins to pull the moisture out of the candy while the temperature on the trays begins to rise. The vacuum pulling the moisture out is the drying that makes freeze-dried candy. Of course, this machine isn’t just for candy; it can be used for all food types, dog treats, spices, and florals. In addition to the freeze-dryer some candies require the use of an oven before they go into the freeze-dryer. Candy can be quite complicated. Different candies will require different temperatures and different drying times. Some candies don't freeze-dry at all. For example, gummy candies can take anywhere from 12 to 16 hours, and hard candies or chocolates can take as little as 2 hours but not usually more than 6. It is an understatement to say that there is quite a bit of trial and error when working with candy. With that said, at Killer Sweets AZ, we dry our candy for longer than the “norm” to ensure you are getting light, crunchy, amazing sweets.
What sets us apart:
What we know makes us different is that our goal is to transform freeze dried candy into an even more incredible experience. Our fun decor, large variety of products, unlimited free samples, customer engagement, and seeking unusual or in-demand candies are done so that we can give YOU the best freeze-dried candy to ever touch your tongue.
We are also very active on social media. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook, both under KillerSweetsAZ, for daily content, candy of the month, and monthly giveaways, just to name a few fun interactions with the Killer Sweets AZ crew.
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