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The best thing about gingersnaps is that they can be great gifts for any other time of the year. They’re the ultimate comfort cookie: they’re nice and soft and smell wonderful. Using crystallized ginger can make them extra special with just the right blend of sweetness and tartness.
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Part of the fun of this tropical spice cake is that the ingredients can change every time you make it. Though bananas remain a constant, what about replacing canned pineapple with candied pineapple, then throwing in candied lime? This creates a perfect opportunity to wow cake fans with unexpected flavors.
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Time for a tropical twist on your ho-hum banana bread! Instead of the typical loaf, add candied pineapple into your banana mixture. Bake and cut your loaf into cubes. Add a scoop of coconut whipped cream to each cube and top with a mango chunk and a classy cocktail umbrella.
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Soda bread is great when surrounded by other traditional, hearty Irish goodies, like at a St. Patrick’s Day bash. But by itself, the bread can be bland. What if it didn’t have to be? Candied cherries can add a sweet taste as well as create unexpected pops of color.
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In the right hands, or at least the right balance of ingredients, orange and chocolate go together soooo well. That’s the case with this tasty cake that uses candied oranges for flavor as well as texture. The oranges take the place of nuts, and help create a rich, decadent flavor.
Sure, anyone can sprinkle a little ginger into their cookie mixture for a little bit of a bite. But what about adding crystallized ginger into the mix? Talk about a bigger bite! Your cookies will get attention – in a good way -- as being soft but containing some surprising texture.
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Sure, the addition of chocolate chips makes just about everything taste better. But in some cases, like these cookies, you need something a little more smooth and subtle, which you’ll get in this perfect blend of vanilla chips and candied orange peel. Think sweetness but with a citrus tang.
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Fans of holiday cookie baking know that there isn’t much that beats spritz cookies. These sweet, buttery treats are as fun to eat as they are to make. Using brightly-colored candied cherries on top of each chewy cookie can up the good times and create higher levels of holiday cheer.
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If you fear the fruitcake, you’re in luck – this moist, flavorful delicacy has caused many avid haters to make limited exceptions. These mini-cakes are small, light, and festive, and they look good and taste better. They include so good almond flavoring in the cake and icing, plus various candied fruits.
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Ras el hanout is a perfectly-balanced collection of more than a dozen exotics spices like cardamom, cinnamon, paprika and more. It’s absolutely amazing when added to Middle Eastern dishes like lamb, and adds a powerful blast of savory flavor to cookies. Combining candied ginger really seals the deal.
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Candied lime peel and lime zest bring a sweet yet tart taste to these wonderful bars, which is further enhanced by an assortment of white chocolate chips. The result is a wonderful “little bit of everything” treat which will surely be a hit at the next cookie exchange.
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Make this healthy side dish perfect for special gatherings or date night. Orange and ginger pair beautifully with carrots, making this a new family favorite.
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No candied red cherries? Don’t worry! Go ahead and go green with this delightful combo of green cherries, coconut, and pecans. The final product is chewy, colorful and sweet, but not too sweet. They’re distinct enough to stand out from the crowd for your next cookie exchange or holiday party.
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Are they truly the best? If not, they’re close. What makes them so good? Start with candied lemon peel and then add extra moisture by using sour cream and buttermilk instead of milk. Then throw in pecans and lemon icing: it’s extra citrusy but in a sweet kind of way.
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Looking for a colorful cookie that attracts plenty of attention at your next cookie exchange? These wonderful delicacies will do the trick. You can even prepare them ahead of time and freeze the dough. Then just cut and bake when ready. Red and green cherries always work well here.
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