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Hello,holiday baking season!

Nielsen-Massey, Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Extract (8 fl.

$35.00

Also available in 2, 4, 32, and 128 fl.

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This is the go-to vanilla extract when we want to highlight the intense vanilla flavor, Nunn says.

I always pour a little bit at a time on a spoon to measure.

Both Neen and baker,Justin Ellen, agree that any good extract comes down to the word pure.

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Vanilla extract is just alcohol and vanilla beans.

No other ingredients are needed, Ellen says.

Whatever bottle you buy, check that you store it properly to preserve its quality.

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A dark pantry or kitchen cabinet will suffice.

And finally, consider what youre going to bake.

I venture to use it only when I really need the flavor to shine through.

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For instance, vanilla ice cream or buttercream, Ellen says.

This is the brand I use most often for all of my desserts!

Its more affordable and still has amazing quality, says Ellen.

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McCormick, Culinary Pure Vanilla Extract (16 fl.

$40.00

Also available in 32 fl.

Snag a bottle of your own to make this holiday season especially delicious.

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Tired of sugar cookies?

Try this superfood holiday bark instead.

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