If you’re all about bold and spicy flavors, you’re in for a treat today! We’ve got 17 recipes that really pack a punch with sweet and savory spices. Get ready to enjoy some seriously tasty bites that are perfect for anyone craving intense flavors from appetizers to desserts.
Cranberry Jalapeno Dip
This quick-to-make Cranberry Jalapeno Dip bursts with bold and spicy flavors, perfect for parties. It pairs wonderfully over cream cheese, creating an easy spicy appetizer.
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Creamy Mexican Corn and Bean Soup
Add corn and tender beans to this hearty soup, which boasts a spicy pepper kick and melty cheese, offering a comforting and nutritious meal. This is the kind of soup that will warm you up.
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Cinnamon Bread Pull Aparts
Fun to make and eat, this homemade bread is spiced with lots of cinnamon and topped with a sweet icing drizzle that drizzles down the sides of this yeasty bread. We call this cinnamon, spices and everything nice!
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Cheese Stuffed Mexican Meatballs
Tex-Mex meatballs are filled with gooey cheddar cheese and melt in every bite. They deliver bold and spicy flavors perfect as a main dish or appetizer. They are flavored with lots of taco seasoning for that just-right taste we love.
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Apple Cake with Cinnamon
Spice up your dessert with this simple skillet-baked Apple Cake featuring lots of cinnamon, offering a rustic comfort food experience. There is something extra tasty about cinnamon-spiced apples.
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Old Fashioned Cinnamon Rock Candy
Add festive sweetness with this spicy cinnamon treat, and make a pan of old-fashioned cinnamon rock candy. This treat is not just for the holidays; it’s fun to make and perfect for a sweet gift, too!
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Refrigerator Bread and Butter Pickles
These pickles boast a satisfying crunch and the perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors. For the old-fashioned classic taste we expect in these pickles, make the easy brine with turmeric, celery seeds, and mustard seeds.
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Pumpkin Latte Ice Cream
Pumpkin Spice Latte Ice Cream combines all the great flavors of your favorite drink into a cold and creamy treat. Cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves add bold, spicy flavors, and espresso powder makes this ice cream a favorite dessert.
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Mini Chicken Taco Cups
These mini chicken taco cups, loaded with seasoned beans, chicken, and melty Cotija cheese in a crispy tortilla shell, are a spicy appetizer for game day or any party. These are easy to make in the middle of the week for taco night, too.
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Pumpkin Sheet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
This moist pumpkin sheet cake is topped with creamy, tangy white chocolate cream cheese icing, making it a tasty dessert for any occasion. This cake offers a bold and flavorful slice of goodness, infused with cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and a hint of spice.
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Baked Jalapeno Popper Roll-Ups
Bite-size tortilla pinwheels filled with cream cheese, fresh jalapenos, and crispy bacon deliver everything you love in a classic popper. Bake and slice, then enjoy each spicy bite.
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Rosemary Asiago Cheese Popcorn
This combination of rosemary, Asiago cheese, and crunchy popcorn bursts with irresistible flavor. Using freshly popped corn creates a flavor explosion that you won’t want to miss. Who new the bold flavor of rosemary could elevate the taste of popcorn.
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Spiced Cranberry Bread
Embrace the sweet-tart flavor of orange and cranberries in this Spiced Orange Cranberry Bread, loaded with orange zest , cinnamon and fresh cranberries for a festive experience.
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Triple Ginger Cookies
These Triple Ginger Cookies feature three types of zesty ginger, adding a bold kick that we adore in ginger cookies. Plus, we’ve enhanced them with more spices like cloves and nutmeg, elevating the classic ginger cookie to new levels of flavor.
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Homemade Vanilla Extract
Learn how to make your own vanilla extract at home. It’s a great way to enhance the flavor of your baked goods with one of the most commonly used spices. This vanilla extract is super easy and budget-friendly, requiring only two simple ingredients that create a bold flavor with our favorite spice.
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Jalapeno Popper Dip with Bacon
A creamy, cheesy delight, this Jalapeno Popper Dip with Bacon is a quick and easy party favorite, combining jalapenos’ heat with savory bacon goodness. Scoop up with your favorite dipables.
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Chai Shortbread Cookies
These Chai Shortbread Cookies blend the rich flavors of black tea, cardamom, cinnamon, and ginger into a soft cookie, perfect for fans of bold spiced treats. For an extra burst of spice, sprinkle chai tea on top of each cookie.
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