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Spicy and Sweet

Nothing says the holidays like the taste of gingerbread. We sampled a variety of ginger-inflected treats from delicious local establishments to welcome the season.

Felicia's CoffeeThe quintessential holiday flavors are packed into this gingerbread muffin from Felicia’s. The powdered sugar topping dotted with white chocolate chips was a nice complement to the spicy ginger cake, perfect for a mug of hot tea. 5757 Post Road, East Greenwich, 886-4141.

The quintessential holiday flavors are packed into this gingerbread muffin from Felicia’s. The powdered sugar topping dotted with white chocolate chips was a nice complement to the spicy ginger cake, perfect for a mug of hot tea. 5757 Post Road, East Greenwich, 886-4141.

PattiCakes

For a taste of the season, sink your teeth into this flavorful cupcake from PattiCakes. The cake contains apple filling and is topped with a thick, gingery frosting, garnished with a chocolate dipped dehydrated apple slice and a dash of crystallized ginger. 542 Kingstown Road, Wakefield, 789-CAKE.

Grapes and Gourmet

This cookie from Grapes and Gourmet packs a punch. On first bite, the flavor seems mild but quickly comes forth to produce a savory, genuinely ginger aftertaste. It’s a great, softer alternative to a ginger snap. 9 Ferry Wharf, Jamestown. 423-0070.

Cap'N Jack's

This gingerbread cookie from Cap’n Jack’s was a crowd pleaser. The crunch of the crystallized sugar went exceptionally well with the soft and chewy interior. The ginger was not overbearing or understated, leaving you with the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. 706 Succotash Road, Wakefield. 789-4556.