Food & Drink | sweet treats •
By Abbie Lahmers
Comfort and Joy Holiday desserts from South County bakeshops bring a dose of cheer
Photo courtesy of Carolena’s Italian Bakery
No matter who you are or what you’re celebrating this month, baked goods from local spots are guaranteed to make the season a little bit sweeter. The lure of the familiar is especially strong during the holiday season, but why not try someplace new for this year’s dessert spread? From festive pies and bûche de Noël to cookie kits and trays, here’s a handful of South County’s bakeries sure to be slinging pastries perfect for entertaining this season. Pro-tip: get your order in early as these treats are going fast.
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CAROLENA’S ITALIAN BAKERY A family-owned business taking a page from passed down Italian cookbooks, Carolena’s carries traditional pizzelles and cannolis, along with their almost-too-cute-to-eat Eggnog Christmas Tree Cupcakes. Pre-order online for a selection of fanciful pies, cheesecakes (including candy cane peppermint and candied cherry flavors), and an assortment of gluten-free pastries and desserts (even tiramisu!). Narragansett, Carolenas.com
COUSINS BAKERY Warning: Lu-Anne Cox’s cookie trays assembled with care in foil pie-pans may trigger feelings of nostalgia. Think trees with green sprinkles, Italian wedding cookies, red and green M&Ms, chocolate crinkle cookies, and other colorful morsels, all scratch-made at this mom-and-pop shop near URI that also takes orders for specialty cakes, pies, tarts, and more. Kingston, CousinsRIBakery.Wixsite.com/cousinsribakery
