H
oliday snacks and treats can be predictable at times—gingerbread cookies
shaped like gingerbread men, peppermint sticks, and anything else
resembling a candy cane. While these treats are a delight, there's no rule against
elevation. Less than impressed with traditional gingerbread products? Try candy
spice gingerbread cookies, gingerbread caramel popcorn, or a cinnamon roll
wreath instead. Peppermint will always have a place at the holiday snack table,
but this year, the standard peppermint stick can be replaced with white chocolate
peppermint pretzel bark, candy cane cookies, or a hot cocoa topper covered
with peppermint or mini marshmallows. Even savory offerings, such as sweet and
spiced pretzels or festively shaped pasta,
will take the holiday eating season from
ordinary to extraordinary. Here are
some of the seasonal novelties
currently on store shelves.
PHOTOS: MARK FERRI; FOOD STYLING: LESLIE ORLANDINI; PROPS STYLING:
FRANCINE MATALON–DEGNI
BY SARA KAY
Not Your Average Candy Cane
product roundup
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