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You can't make a list of America's most delicious foods without trying all the foods. So we did—331, to be exact—and we landed on this: an official guide to the best, well, everything in grocery stores. We've got you covered with 100 favorites—from breakfast foods to dinner must-haves to the snacks you sneak at midnight.


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Breakfast Favorites | Condiments | Dairy | Dinner Favorites | Drinks | Snacks | Sweets & Baking

Kobe beef, Food, Cuisine, Pork, Meat, Flag, Beef, Salt-cured meat, Dish, Ham,
Bacon: Boar's Head Extra Thick Cut

Our kitchen experts determined that Boar's Head comes out on top in the ultimate bacon battle. That's because it's crispy but slightly chewy—and perfectly smoky, but not brittle. There was no requisite salt overload, and its uniform size made it a consistently satisfying experience, bite after bite.

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Food, Side dish,
Bagels: Dave's Killer Bread Plain Awesome

Some bagged bagels taste like the plastic they were wrapped in. Not Dave's Killer Bread. Even Delish's picky, New York-based editors think the brand struck gold with the chewy texture.

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$6, amazon.com

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Food, Cuisine, Dish, Ingredient, Snack, Pet food, Puffin,
Healthy Cereal: Barbara's Peanut Butter Puffins

Puffins hold their crunch, even when drowned in milk. And unlike many flavored cereals, the peanut butter variety only packs six grams of sugar per serving.

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$4, amazon.com

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Food, Food group, Superfood, Cuisine, Vegetarian food, Fruit, Snack,
Kid's Cereal: Kashi by Kids Berry Crumble

Shh, don't tell your kids: There are chickpeas hiding in this cereal. But it's so fun to eat, they won't even notice. The pillowy corn puffs are filled with jammy apple and strawberry centers.

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$5, amazon.com

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Orange, Product, Bottle, Liquid, Water bottle, Syrup, Sauces, Maple syrup, Drink,
Maple Syrup: Coombs Family Farms

You'll find Coombs in major grocery stores, but you're actually supporting small businesses. The company sources its maple from a collection of 3,000-plus family farms. The syrup itself is richer—in both color and taste—than most others on the shelf.

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$25, amazon.com

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Oatmeal: Bob's Red Mill Quick Cooking Rolled Oats

As opposed to some of its competitors, Bob's oats cook up to become hearty, creamy, and not gluey. Go ahead and eat it as you normally would for breakfast—but promise you'll try throwing it in your next smoothie for some extra oomph, too.

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$6, amazon.com

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Food, Snack, Ingredient, Cuisine, Ipoh white coffee, Breakfast, White coffee, Dish,
Pancake Mix: Birch Benders Classic Recipe

We thought great-tasting "just add water" mixes were an oxymoron—until Birch Benders' package landed in our test kitchen. The pancakes turn out wildly fluffy, considering they're from a store-bought mix.

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$8, amazon.com

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Cuisine, Food, Finger food, Dish, Recipe, Ingredient, Snack, Baked goods, Fast food, Dishware,
Waffles: Vans Original

The whole grains (and other real ingredients) are probably what account for the conspicuous lack of gross freezer flavor here. And that gets our stamp of approval.

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$4, amazon.com

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Sliced bread, Bread flour, Food, Ingredient, Whole wheat bread, Cuisine,
White Bread: Arnold Country White

If your sandwich bread pick is fueled by nostalgia, reach for Arnold's Country White. It tastes like childhood, but is substantial enough to hold up to cold cuts and condiments (unlike another loaf that rhymes with Shmonder Shbread).

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$4, amazon.com

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Food, Vegetarian food,
Whole Grain Bread: Dave's Killer 21 Whole Grains And Seeds

There are two reasons to love Dave's Killer Bread. One: The company stands for change, employing people with criminal backgrounds as part of its Second Chance Employment program. Two: The bread tastes, well, killer. The slices strike the perfect balance between airy and dense.

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$6, amazon.com

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Breakfast Favorites

Food, Mayonnaise, Ingredient, Dairy, Lactose, Sour cream, Remoulade,
Alfredo Sauce: Bertolli Organic Creamy Alfredo

You don't need fancy when it comes to Alfredo. Classic will do, and Bertolli makes just that. It's made with real, whole dairy and two types of aged cheese: Parmesan and romano.

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$2, target.com

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Product, Food, Ingredient, Amatriciana sauce, Tomate frito, Cuisine, Sauces,
Marinara Sauce: Rao's Homemade

Oh, this isn't homemade? Could have fooled us. You can taste the herbs—like basil and oregano—plus there's no added sugar.

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$7, walmart.com

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Food, Ingredient, Nut butter, Cuisine, Peanut butter, Dish, Paste, Almond butter, Label,
Almond Butter: Once Again Creamy Roasted

Some nut butters taste a little too healthy. This favorite—with one ingredient: almonds—has no added oils and a perfectly creamy, rich flavor. Put it on toast, eat it out of the jar...whatever.

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$21, vitacost.com

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Flavored syrup, Drink, Ingredient, Sauces, Liquid, Brown sauce,
Balsamic Vinegar: Pompeian Organic Balsamic Vinegar Of Modena

Another condiment that can be too sweet when done improperly. But this super smooth vinegar hits all the right notes.

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$7, amazon.com

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Liqueur, Ingredient, Sauces, Condiment, Syrup,
Barbecue Sauce: Sweet Baby Ray's Original

This sauce is more smoky than sweet, which Delish editors prefer. It has a nice texture, too—thick, not runny.

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$4, target.com

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Liqueur, Flavored syrup, Drink, Food, Grape, Fruit, Bottle, Plant, Grape juice, Superfruit,
Balsamic Dressing: Brianna's New American Creamy Balsamic Dressing

All your favorite flavors in one bottle. You have the tang from balsamic vinegar, spice from Dijon mustard, and slight sweetness from—oddly enough—grape juice. We’ll take it.

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$7, amazon.com

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Ingredient, Food, Plant, Vegan nutrition, Sauces, Juice,
Caesar Dressing: Cardini's Original

Cardini's ingredients list includes anchovies and real Parmesan. That's what makes this dressing taste like a chef prepared it right before making your salad.

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$4, target.com

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Sauces,
Ranch Dressing: Trader Joe's Organic

TJ's ranch has the lowest calorie count of any that we sampled. It also has the best taste: a balance of herbs, garlic, and tangy buttermilk flavor.

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$11, amazon.com

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Food, Cuisine, Ingredient, Dish, Cotechino modena, Corned beef, Beef, Meat, American food, Produce,
Enchilada Sauce: Hatch Red Medium

The Hatch brand uses real deal New Mexico hatch chiles. The flavors are rounded, and you're not overwhelmed by a salty kick. The mild tastes great, but if you can handle heat, go for the medium.

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$2.50, sandiaseed.com

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Product, Food, Cream, Ingredient,
French Onion Dip: Lay's

The key to good French onion dip is caramelized onions. It's a pain in the ass to make at home, but jarred varieties can taste fake. Not Lay's. Not. Lay's.

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$3, walmart.com

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Orange, Product, Liquid, Drink, Bottle, American food,
Honey: Mike's Hot Honey

Go grab a bear off the shelf if you're looking for something traditional. This stuff is exciting. It's infused with chilies, so it's spicy, and it goes on literally anything: fried chicken, avocado toast, pizza (especially pizza).

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$9, walmart.com

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Bottle, Drink, Ingredient, Beer bottle, Sauces, Glass bottle, Hot sauce, Food,
Hot Sauce: Tapatío

Listen, we're not going to try to convince you that this is the best hot sauce; you've probably had a favorite since your taste buds learned to handle heat. We just want you to know that it's really, really good. It's thick enough that it doesn't run off food, and it's not too vinegary.

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$9, amazon.com

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Orange, Yellow, Material property, Circle,
Hummus: Roots Original

You might not find Roots at all your local grocery stores, but when you do, stock up. The strong tahini flavor and all-natural ingredients won us over.

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$4, freshdirect.com

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Fruit preserve, Chutney, Food, Jam, Cuisine, Ingredient,
Jam: Bonne Maman Raspberry Preserves

Go ahead and judge this book by its cover. The jar is cute enough to gift—or just make you feel fancy every time you open the fridge. But we judged the flavor and texture, too, and decided they're perfect. The preserves taste like real fruit and are spreadable, not that fake, gelatinous consistency.

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$4, walmart.com

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Sauces, Ketchup, Ingredient, Barbecue sauce, Brown sauce, Condiment, Cuisine, Gochujang, Food, Sweet chilli sauce,
Ketchup: Hellmann's

Hellmann's is new to the ketchup game, but they're already winning it. The stuff's a good mix of tangy and sweet, but the ingredients clinched the win. There are only six, and corn syrup isn't one of them: just tomato puree, honey, white wine vinegar, spices, onion powder, and salt.

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$6, jet.com

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Food, Ingredient, Cuisine, Vegan nutrition, Vegetarian food, Sauces, Condiment, Paste, Chimichurri, appetizer,
Relish: Woodstock Sweet Relish

Woodstock is not too cloyingly sweet, which is a rarity in relish world. The cucumbers aren't over-soaked, either. They still have a great crunch.

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$5, walmart.com

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Ingredient, Food, Vegan nutrition, Dairy,
Mayonnaise: Sir Kensington's Classic

Sir Kensington's cares about its ingredients. They're all non-GMO and the eggs are certified humane, free range, making the quality worth the price here. It's peppery (you can see the flecks!) and smooth.

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$5, target.com

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Food, Ingredient, Aioli, Dairy, Ghee, Velouté sauce, Cream, Drink,
Mustard: Edmond Fallot Moutarde De Dijon

This dijon—which comes right from France—is sharp, making it the perfect addition to homemade vinaigrettes. It's incredibly smooth and creamy, too.

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$8, amazon.com

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Liqueur, Bottle, Drink, Liquid, Plant,
Olive Oil: California Olive Ranch Extra Virgin

If you look for olive oil in the Delish test kitchens, this is the only bottle you'll ever find. You can trust where the olives come from (they're sourced in California), and they create a pure, bright oil. Given the taste, this stuff retails for an incredible price.

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$13, californiaoliveranch.com

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Peanut butter, Almond butter, Food, Nut butter, Ingredient, Non-dairy creamer, Paste, Cuisine, Cajeta, Dairy,
Peanut Butter: Peanut Butter & Co. Smooth Operator

This might be the creamiest peanut butter we've ever tasted, hence the name "Smooth Operator." The taste is a little more refined than the jars you reached for in childhood, too.

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$6, boxed.com

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Product, Bowl, Mixing bowl,
Pesto: Giovanni Rana Basil Pesto

Most pestos are made from pine nuts, but Rana doesn't make most pestos. This variety's got almonds blended into it, too, so it tastes even nuttier.

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$3, walmart.com

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Food, Vegetarian food,
Pickles: Grillo's Pickles Italian Dill Spears

Proof that keeping things all in the family is worth it: This pickle recipe has been passed down through the Grillo family for generations. The cucumbers are superbly crunchy, but you also get fun pickled stuff like jalapeños, garlic cloves, and habanero peppers in the mix.

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$6, target.com

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Food, Ingredient, Vodka sauce, Product, Cuisine, Sauces, Tomato sauce, Tomate frito, Amatriciana sauce, Salsa sauce,
Salsa: Green Mountain Gringo Medium

This salsa is pretty chunky, but it seems more homemade that way, no? (The fresh ingredients help on that front, too.) We loved the heat and acidity.

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$12, amazon.com

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Condiments

Dairy, Logo,
Butter: Kerrygold Salted

One of the U.S.'s best-selling butters (and our personal favorite) is, ironically, a byproduct of Irish grass-fed cows. If the gold wrapper wasn't enough of an indication, this stuff is high quality.

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$17, amazon.com

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Label, Logo,
Cheddar Cheese: Tillamook Sharp

Almost half of the Delish staff is made up of west coasters, and that Pacific pride runs deep when it comes to cheese. Tillamook is Oregon-based, and their sharp cheddar is second to none.

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$6, amazon.com

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Grated Parmesan Cheese: Mama Francesca Classic

This is the closest you'll get to fresh grated parm. The crumbles are all different sizes, making them seem more natural, and the cheese melts well.

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$12, amazon.com

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Food, Vegan nutrition, Sausage, Ingredient, Cuisine,
Mozzarella Cheese: BelGioioso Fresh Log

This stuff has won many awards—including ours for best mozzarella. It's not at all rubbery, and it's well salted.

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$6, jet.com

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Crème fraîche, Dairy, Food, Sour cream, Ingredient, Cream, Cream cheese, Quark cheese, Mascarpone, Kaymak,
Ricotta Cheese: Calabro Whole Milk

This is not the time to skimp on fat. The splurge will reward you with the fluffiest, richest ricotta. Wanna savor the flavor? Top toast with a layer of this cheese, a drizzle of olive oil, and some salt and pepper.

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$10, freshdirect.com

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Cup, Logo, Drinkware, Cup, Coffee cup, Tableware, Illustration, Coffee cup sleeve,
Greek Yogurt: Fage Total 2%

This is thicker and tastes more indulgent than most Greek yogurts on store shelves. It's not too sour either, and we like to play up the sweetness with berries, granola, and honey.

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$1, walmart.com

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Food, camomile, Breakfast, Coffee cup, Cup,
Yogurt: Siggi's Vanilla and Cinnamon 2%

Technically, this yogurt is Icelandic skyr, which makes it extra thick and creamy. The vanilla tastes real, and the protein content (15 grams) keeps us fuller, longer.

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$2, shoprite.com

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Dairy

Food, Dish, Cuisine, Ingredient, Vegan nutrition, Recipe, Vegetarian food, Side dish, Meal, Cauliflower cheese,
Cauliflower Crust: Cali'Flour Foods The Original Italian

This is, hands down, the healthiest cauliflower crust you can buy in the supermarket. It's also the most delicious. It's crispy and thin, almost like flatbread, and is seasoned perfectly.

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$40 for 6 crusts, califlourfoods.com

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Food, Gazpacho, Dish, Soup, Potage, Plant,
Chicken Broth: Pacific Foods Low Sodium

When talking about why we love this chicken broth, it's easier to describe what it's not—and that's watered down or too salty.

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$3, amazon.com

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Food, Dish, Cuisine, Ingredient, Bouillon, Yellow curry, Convenience food, Produce, Batchoy,
Chicken Noodle Soup: Annie's

Annie's noodles are substantial—they're wide egg noodles, not stringy ones—and they don't get gummy. You can also taste the fresh herbs, not just a mouthful of salt.

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$3.50, target.com

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Food, Cuisine, Ingredient, Dish,
Chili: Amy's Medium

This is vegetarian, but you won't miss the ground meat—and you won't even realize that the protein substitute is tofu. It's Mexican style, and you can taste that jalapeño heat.

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$3.50, amazon.com

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Orange, Soup, Food, Gazpacho, Bouillon, Dish, Curry, Gravy, Cuisine,
Tomato Soup: Trader Joe's Organic Creamy

We've tasted one too many packaged tomato soups that taste like jars of marinara sauce. This one's different: a balance of tart and sweet, with a hint of Parmesan that you can actually taste.

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Food, Food group, Dish, Cuisine, Vegan nutrition, Fast food, Veggie burger, Ingredient, Sandwich, American food,
Frozen Burgers: Pineland Farms Beef Patties

Each of these patties comes vacuum sealed, so they're some of the freshest in the freezer. The beef's all natural and the flavor is super pure.

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Green, Font, Rectangle, Label, Christmas stocking,
Frozen Burrito: Amy's Cheddar Cheese, Bean, and Rice

Oh burrito beans: You can go so, so wrong. But the ones in here (pinto beans) are so, so right. When you take the time to cook this in the oven, it doesn't even taste frozen.

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$3, amazon.com

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Food, Dish, Cuisine, Ingredient, Produce, Clam cake, Fast food, Chicken nugget, Snack, Vetkoek,
Frozen Chicken Nuggets: Weaver Chicken Breast

There's just enough peppery spice, chew, and crunch in these nuggets. You might actually want to steal them from your toddler's plate.

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$5, jet.com

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Food, Dish, Ingredient, Cuisine, Produce, Snack, Dessert,
Frozen Dinner Rolls: Sister Schubert's Dinner Yeast Rolls

These bake in no time flat and are ridiculously fluffy—not dense—considering they come frozen. Eat them all year, but buy extra for Thanksgiving. This is what you want to make your leftovers sandwich on.

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$4.50, amazon.com

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Food, Dish, Cuisine, Ingredient, Snack, Side dish, Cauliflower cheese, Produce, Potato, Fried food,
Frozen French Fries: Alexia Organic Oven Crinkles

These don't taste or look frozen, which was what we were most interested in during our tasting. The salt and pepper are a nice touch, and they crisp up well in the oven.

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$4, amazon.com

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Food, Cuisine, Dish, Ingredient, Pizza,
Frozen Pizza: Amy's Margherita

With frozen pizzas, crust is key. Amy's almost tastes like focaccia, and it remains crispy during cooking.

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$5.50, amazon.com

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Food, Cuisine, Ingredient, Dish, Snack, American food, Breakfast cereal, Vegan nutrition,
Frozen Taquitos: José Olé Chicken

Frozen food and soggy food are too often synonymous. But José Olé's taquitos stay so crunchy when cooked. The chicken itself is nicely spiced, not an afterthought.

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Label,
Hot Dogs: Sabrett Natural Casing Beef Frankfurters

This is the dog they sell throughout the streets and parks of New York City, so you know it's legit. It's very shiny, and we're big fans of the snap you can hear every time you take a bite.

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Food, Cuisine, Dish, Ingredient, Sausage,
Sausage: Aidells Italian Style

Oh, hi there, sneaky little pockets of mozzarella cheese! The garlic and basil make these sausages seem fresher than most store bought ones. Our suggestion: Slice them, sauté them, then toss them with penne, olive oil, and Parmesan.

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$5.50, amazon.com

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Snack, Cuisine,
Gluten-Free Pasta: Banza

Cook these al dente, exactly like Banza suggests, and you'll be pleasantly surprised by the pasta's texture. We also love that the chickpeas offer a protein-heavy punch.

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$22.50, amazon.com

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Aqua, Product, Label, Technology, Material property, Rectangle, Electronic device, Logo,
Pasta: De Cecco

If there's a shape of pasta you want, De Cecco makes it—including adorable tennis racquet-shaped rachette and four sizes of penne. Another a major plus: The cook times listed on the box are always completely accurate.

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$13 for 5, amazon.com

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Food, Ingredient, Cuisine, Dish, Cauliflower cheese, Vegan nutrition, Produce,
Macaroni and Cheese: Annie's Shells and White Cheddar

When you're ready to upgrade from neon packets of cheese, but not ready to make mac from scratch, enter: Annie's. The white cheddar feels elevated, and the shells—well, is there a better noodle shape?

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$18 for 12, amazon.com

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Food, Dish, Cuisine, Ingredient, Yellow curry, Produce, Chicken soup, Thai curry, Gravy, Caldo de pollo,
Ravioli: Celentano Cheese

There are few ravioli that can pull off what Celentano has been able to—these classic ones are soft but not mushy, cheesy but not overstuffed, and only in need of a little butter or sauce to go on top.

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Food, Cuisine, Dish, Ingredient, Breakfast cereal, Vegetarian food, Fusilli, Rotini, Italian food, Pasta,
Tortellini: Rising Moon Four Cheese

There's a rule we like to follow: All tortellini should be made with four types of cheese, be sold in large quantities, and be incredibly tender. This package hits all three of those requirements.

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$5.50, amazon.com

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Food, Cuisine, Dish, Ingredient, Food group, Convenience food, Vegan nutrition, Produce, Prepackaged meal,
Taco Shells: Garden of Eatin' Blue Corn

They're. just. so. pretty. These hard shells are also sturdy and don't crack under the first spoonful of meat.

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$3, amazon.com

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Dairy, Cheese, Food, Camembert Cheese, appetizer, Cuisine, Label, Goat cheese,
Tortillas: La Tortilla Factory

Since these tortillas are a blend of flour and corn, they fold without breaking (like flour tortillas) but have a complex flavor (like corn tortillas). They're a little bigger than traditional taco-size tortillas, too, which means—say it with us—more fillings!

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Food, Ingredient, Cuisine, Dish, Vegan nutrition, Food group,
Veggie Burgers: Morningstar Farms Garden Veggie

These burgers aren't trying hard to resemble beef like many competitors we tried. They're a little sweet (from carrots and red bell peppers) and don't crumble.

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$6, amazon.com

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Dinner Favorites

Drink, Bottle, Plant, Sauces, Ingredient, Food,
Almond Milk: Califia Farms Unsweetened

We're not sure when almond milk became just as popular as cow's milk, but the proliferation of cartons is daunting. Califia Farms' texture is closest to the real stuff—creamy and thick—and the flavor leans more nutty than sweet.

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$4, amazon.com

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Drink, Bottle, Liqueur, Glass bottle, Alcoholic beverage, Ingredient, Distilled beverage, Liquid, Whisky,
Apple Juice: Martinelli's 100% Pure

Only one word comes to mind when sipping the tart, refreshing drink that is Martinelli's: classic.

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$5, walmart.com

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Chocolate milk, Drink, Food, Label,
Bloody Mary Mix: McClure's

We're huge fans of McClure's pickles, so it makes sense that we love the brand's tangy Bloody Mary Mix, too. Their pickle brine is one of the main ingredients.

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$19, amazon.com

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Liqueur, Drink, Bottle, Alcoholic beverage, Distilled beverage, Wine bottle, Glass bottle, Wine, Ingredient, Alcohol,
Margarita Mix: Williams Sonoma

So many bottled margarita mixes taste nothing like the real thing, but this top-shelf mixer is the closest you’ll find to homemade. A mix of key lime and tangerine juice, plus agave for sweetness.

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$17, williams-sonoma.com

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Bottle, Drink, Glass bottle, Water, Non-alcoholic beverage, Liqueur, Carbonated water,
Seltzer: Topo Chico

The Coca Cola-owned seltzer is a party in your mouth with every sip. Anyone in Austin, TX, knows you have to have one with every meal—now the rest of the country is catching on, too.

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$17, amazon.com

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Product, Drink, Juice, Plastic bottle, Plant, Bottle, Liquid,
Coconut Water: Harmless Harvest

The closest you’ll get to drinking it straight from a coconut is this. Harmless Harvest's organic coconuts are grown in Thailand, and the water turns a pearly pink in the bottle thanks to the antioxidants found naturally occurring in coconuts.

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$9, amazon.com

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Bottle, Drink, Liqueur, Liquid, Glass bottle, Distilled beverage,
Coffee: Stumptown Original Cold Brew

This cold brew is a perfect balance of sweet and bitter, making it an actually enjoyable black coffee experience. Because, c'mon—you know that's hard to find.

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$19, target.com

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Lemonade: Newman's Own

Bottled lemonades have a tendency to run sweet. This one's more tart, making it seem fresh-squeezed. Plus, the drink comes with a side of good feels: Newman's Own gives 100 percent of its profits to charity.

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$4, mercato.com

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Product, Drink, Plastic bottle, Liquid,
Orange Juice: Natalie's

Fortune favors the pulp with this woman-owned and family-operated OJ operation. (It’s the only brand that doesn’t offer a pulp-free option.) However, even pulp haters seemed to appreciate the flavor itself. The juice actually tasted like a real freshly squeezed orange.

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$12, jet.com

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Drinks

Food, Junk food, Dish, Snack, Ingredient, Cuisine, Potato chip, Fast food, Fried food, Produce,
Barbecue Potato Chips: Deep River Mesquite BBQ

No artificial smoke flavor here. Brown sugar and paprika add depth to these kettle-cooked chips that just so happen to have the perfect crunch.

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$19 for 24, amazon.com

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Food, Dish, Cuisine, Graham cracker, Ingredient, Snack, Meal, Crisp bread, Cracker, Breakfast,
Graham Crackers: Honey Maid

Honey Maid's crackers are a household staple for a reason: They're brimming with flavor—maybe because they're made with real honey, not fake flavoring—and don't have that dry, cardboard texture some grahams do.

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$3, amazon.com

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Food,
Sour Cream and Onion Potato Chips: Dirty

Dirty's chips are thicker than normal, meaning they're extra crunchy. Dirty doesn't skimp on seasoning, either. The sour cream and onion will make your lips pucker...in a good way.

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$30 for 25, amazon.com

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Food, Snack, Saltine cracker, Cuisine, Dish, Ingredient, Ritz cracker, Fast food, Cracker, Vegetarian food,
Cheese Crackers: Cheez-It Original

The OG cheese cracker has the ideal amount of everything: crunch, salt, and cheese flavor.

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$3, amazon.com

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Food, Junk food, Ingredient, Snack, Cuisine, Dish, Dairy, Sour cream, Lactose, Brand,
Potato Chips: Cape Cod Original

Somehow, you can power through a bag of these kettle-cooked chips without feeling drenched in grease. So, uh, you can sneak back into bed after your midnight snack without leaving fingerprints on the sheets.

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$4, amazon.com

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Label, Snack,
Protein Bar: Perfect Bar Dark Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter

There's kale in this bar. Alfalfa, too. And a little bit of celery. Did we mention the whole 15 grams of protein and no refined sugar thing? And, somehow, this Perfect Bar still tastes like a sinful dessert. The consistency is fudgy, not stick-to-your-teeth chewy.

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$24 for 8, amazon.com

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Food, Chocolate chip, Snack, Superfood, Cuisine, Superfruit, Muscovado, Ingredient,
Granola: Purely Elizabeth Pumpkin Cinnamon

Heads up for those who think pumpkin shouldn't be relegated to a single season. Purely Elizabeth carries the flavor year round. The vegan, coconut sugar-sweetened granola comes in big chunks, so you get maximum flavor in every bite.

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$7, purelyelizabeth.com

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Food, Ingredient, Junk food, Snack, Cuisine, Dish,
Pita Chips: Stacy's Simply Naked

There's enough salt on these chips to eat them on their own, but not so much that it overpowers the flavor of a dip. And speaking of dip, Stacy's chips are big enough to actually scoop some up.

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$3.50, amazon.com

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Food, Dish, Ingredient, Cuisine, Dairy, appetizer, Logo, Garnish, Mediterranean food,
Crackers: 34 Degrees Toasted Onion

These super-thin (like, super, super thin) crisps taste like caramelized onion, not fake onion powder. Pair 'em with a mild cheese and your guests will be chef's kissing their fingers all night.

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$4.50, walmart.com

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Popcorn, Kettle corn, Snack, Food, Cuisine, Vegetarian food, Dish, American food, Corn kernels, Breakfast cereal,
Popcorn: Pop Secret Butter

When you Netflix and chill, don't forget this: That "secret" Pop Secret's referring to could be the perfect mix of butter and salt they've landed on.

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$4, amazon.com

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Food, Cuisine, Ingredient, Dish, Snack, Meal, Vegan nutrition, Produce,
Pretzels: Snack Factory Pretzel Crisps Original

These aren't traditional pretzels; they're better. The crisps are thin, so you don't run the risk of breaking a tooth when you bite into one. And the surface is flat, so you can pile toppings and dips onto each pretzel.

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$4, amazon.com

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Food, Gluten, Snack, Cuisine, Flatbread, Ingredient, Dish, Mediterranean food, Bread,
Tortilla Chips: Xochitl Corn Chips

Xochitl's white corn chips are thinner than most, kind of like the ones that come in the bottomless bowls at Chili's. They're oily, too, which helps the chips taste fresh. Oh, and it's so-cheel—not whatever butchered pronunciation you might have been saying.

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$4, amazon.com

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Snacks

Chocolate brownie, Food, Cuisine, Dish, Chocolate, Ingredient, Chocolate cake, Dessert, Chocolate pudding, Snack cake,
Brownie Mix: Duncan Hines Dark Chocolate Fudge

When we doctor up brownies for Delish recipes, this is the box we use. It's freakishly fudgy and holds its shape when you take a bite. Don't mind that dark chocolate label; even non-chocoholic Delish editors were fans.

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$2, walmart.com

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Yellow, Label, Processed cheese, Logo,
Chocolate Chips: Guittard Semisweet

Guittard's steeper-than-usual price tag is worth it. Their baking chips aren't at all waxy, and they melt better than other packaged chocolate.

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$3, target.com

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Food, Ingredient, Cuisine, Nut butter, Paste, Dish, Sauces, Peanut butter, Condiment, Chutney,
Caramel Sauce: King's Cupboard Cream Caramel Sauce

When people talk about perfectly golden caramel, this is the stuff they're referring to. It's buttery and creamy—and you'll never go back to another sauce.

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$23 for 2, jet.com

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Yellow, Auto part,
Chocolate Sauce: Coop's Hot Fudge

Above all, you walk away from a spoonful of Coop's hot fudge with only happy memories. The rich flavor and creamy texture is all any ice cream-based dessert needs to put it over the top.

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Coffee,
Chocolate Ice Cream: Three Twins Bittersweet Chocolate

Three Twins' pint has the three qualities we look for in an ice cream. It's fluffy, airy, and ultra creamy. Read: It's easy to roll perfect scoops—or eat with a spoon, straight from the carton.

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$60 for 6 pints, shop.threetwinsicecream.com

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Yellow, Dairy, Food, Label,
Mint Ice Cream: Talenti Mediterranean Mint

You know what we appreciate about this? That the shade of green is actually kind of mint-like, not lime green, like other grocery store pints. It tastes just a real, too, without veering into toothpaste territory.

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$3, jet.com

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Food, Dairy, Snack, Sour cream, Ingredient, Cream, Crème fraîche, Quark cheese,
Vanilla Ice Cream: Ben & Jerry's

Ben & Jerry's can do no wrong. We could devour a pint of this classic flavor—that's not overpoweringly vanilla-y—and feel zero shame. Read: It's the perfect ice cream to eat during your late night binge.

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Food, Ice cream cone, Sorbetes, Frozen dessert, Ice cream, Neapolitan ice cream, Soft Serve Ice Creams, Dairy, Ingredient, Cuisine,
Ice Cream Cones: Edward And Sons Let's Do Organic Cake Style

Just like what the ice cream truck handed out when you were a kid, only made with organic wheat flour.

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Food, Dish, Cuisine, Ingredient, Roti, Baked goods, American food, Flatbread, Roti prata, Kulcha,
Cinnamon Roll Dough: Immaculate

Many store bought cinnamon rolls taste consistently great, but this one looks consistently great, too. Immaculate's swirls are picture-perfect—every single time.

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$5, amazon.com

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Yellow, Processed cheese, Cheese, Dairy, Vegan nutrition, Label, Food, Logo,
Sugar Cookie Dough: 365 Everyday Value

Delish editors are not above premade cookie dough. We reach for Whole Foods' 365 brand for sugar cookies. The coarse sugar running throughout the dough makes for nice soft texture.

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Food, Cake, Cuisine, Snack cake, Baked goods, Carrot cake, Dessert, Parkin, Chocolate cake, Dish,
Chocolate Cake Mix: Miss Jones Baking Co.

We thought the cake that came out of this box was homemade. Like Miss Jones vanilla cake mix, this one calls for butter and comes out fudgy.

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$6, amazon.com

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Food, Graham cracker, Cuisine, Snack, Baked goods,
Vanilla Cake Mix: Miss Jones Baking Co.

Before we even got to baking, we noticed this box had two things going for it. The mix calls for butter (instead of vegetable oil) and milk (instead of water). The resulting cake tastes homemade, with a nearly-caramelized top crust.

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$6, amazon.com

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Food, Cuisine, Dish, Ingredient, Snack, Baked goods, White cake mix, Produce,
Birthday Cake Mix: Betty Crocker Super Moist Party Rainbow Chip

Is there a more disappointing baking fail than when rainbow sprinkles dye the vanilla batter? The ones in Betty Crocker's mix stay put, and the whole cake comes out fluffy and moist with a classic, nostalgic flavor.

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$1.50, target.com

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Food, Chocolate spread, Cuisine, Ingredient, Chocolate pudding, Chocolate, Dish, Instant coffee,
Chocolate Frosting: Duncan Hines Creamy Classic Chocolate

This stuff is good for ideal frosting swoopage—a made-up word that's used frequently in the Delish test kitchens. It's not too sweet, and the ingredients aren't too terrible (hint, hint: there's no high fructose corn syrup).

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$1.50, target.com

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Food, Ingredient, Natillas, Dairy, Cuisine, Lactose, Cream, Non-dairy creamer, Sour cream, Processed cheese,
Vanilla Frosting: Betty Crocker Rich and Creamy

This stuff tastes sweet, but not so much that it makes your teeth feel fuzzy from sugar. It's creamy, easy to spread, and has a good amount of shine.

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$1.50, target.com

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Food, Dish, Cuisine, Ingredient, Snack, Chocolate chip, Label, Dessert, Produce, American food,
Cookie Dough: Joel's Outrageous Chocolate Chunk

They're crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and, somehow, the chocolate seems to stay melty for hours. East Coasters, look for them at Whole Foods. Everyone else will need to order the dough online for now.

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$17, outrageouscookiedough.com

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Food, Snack, Graham cracker, Biscuit, Dish, Cuisine, Ingredient, Cracker, Cookie, Baked goods,
Chocolate Chip Cookies: Tate's Original

A chocolate chip cookie is nothing without good ingredients, and you can taste the real butter and quality flour. Now, we know we'll lose some of you when we say these are crunchy, not soft, but you'll power through because of the slightly caramelized flavor.

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$6, amazon.com

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Sweets

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