There can never be too much peppermint this time of year.
Like, right now.
When the liquid evaporates, what’s left is golden sugar crystals with a deep molasses flavor.
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Trader Joe’s presentation also makes this item utterly giftable.
It comes in a small ceramic jar with a cork lid for air-tight freshness.
Grab several for your pantry and use the leftovers as stocking stuffers for your foodie friends.
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The imitation and artificial vanillas never hit like the real thing.
Double that for the holidays.
A 12-ounce bag is just $2.99.
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They might also be called for in the actual mix, depending on your recipe.
Or, there’s the less baking-oriented use of simply plopping them into steaming hot mugs of cocoa!
The uses are infinite, but you do need them.
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And maybea couple bags of the peppermint flavor, too?
The Trader Joe’s brand are gluten-free and gelatin free, making them perfect for vegans and celiacs.
Inclusive sweet Christmas treats for the win!
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(Note: these do contain soy.
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Fleur De Sel Caramel Sauce
What’s better than caramel sauce?
A 10-ounce jar costs $3.99.
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Throw somecaramel sea saltones in for good measure.
These are also perfect to throw in a chocolaty dough, maybe even alongside some chocolate chips?
Yes, this is salted butter.
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I don’t know why everyone thinks unsalted butter is better.
I will die on this hill.
Pasture Raised Large Brown Eggs
Happy chickens produce better-tasting eggs.
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Pasture-raised chickens are happier.
Pasture-raised eggs are the ethical choice and the most delicious one.
Trader Joe’s also helps keepthis choicewithin your budget, just $4.99 for a dozen.
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And confirm to get plenty, almost every baked good requires an egg or four.
Either way, grabbing a few tubs while they’re in season is the way to go.
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