THE SWEET SHOPPE owner Angela Morgan, holding scissors, cuts the ribbon at the Fairfield chamber of commerce ceremony welcoming her store as a new member. Chamber officials and other members joined her at the event. A sweet, new business was welcomed to membership in the Fairfield chamber of commerce last week.

The Sweet Shoppe, owned by Angela Morgan, opened last year in the Kennedy’s Korner store on the east side of the courthouse square.

Fresh cupcakes and “Krumballs” are offered daily, as well as a variety of other sweets, and all occasion gift bags.

“My mom has made the “Krumballs” for as long as I can remember, which are crumbled up pieces of cake rolled in a ball and dipped in chocolate,” Mrs. Morgan explains.

“Over the years they were always a hit at showers and parties. Two years ago my mom and I decided we were on to something— -offering a small bite of cake instead of a whole slice, nobody wanted to order big cakes because of all the leftovers, plus so many people are watching their calories they didn’t mind just tasting one,” she adds.

On a whim the pair rented a booth at a weekend craft fair in Arlington and sold out two days in a row, also receiving many follow up orders. After moving to from Arlington to Fairfield four years ago, and as a new stay at home mom, Mrs. Morgan wanted to open a store here in Fairfield, met Amy Ralstin, owner of Kennedy’s Korner, and eventually moved The Sweet Shoppe to that downtown location.

The arrangement allows people to stop in and “get a quick sweet fix” or place larger orders for parties, showers and weddings. Krumballs are the most popular item and are offered in a variety of cake flavors - chocolate, red velvet, vanilla, strawberry, lemon, oreo and peanut butter. The Krumballs are a favorite for weddings, receptions and showers, Mrs. Morgan notes. She also makes cupcakes, chocolate covered oreos, pretzels, marshmallows, peanut clusters and the store carries several varieties of candy.

Last week’s chamber of commerce banquet featured Krumballs as the dessert for more than 200 people. Special requests for flavors and colors or decorations can be made to help coordinate for special events. The Sweet Shoppe is open Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.. Mrs. Morgan can also be reached at 903-389-2205 or krumballs@yahoo.com. Mrs. Morgan, with her husband Chad, have one daughter, Lydia. They attend First United Methodist Church in Fairfield.