Is Trader Joe's Trader Joe's Bourbon Vanilla Bean Paste as good as other brands? We tested it!

Recipe: bourbon vanilla bean paste I'm slurping on a spicy, hot bowl of posole right now while snow goes hurtling past our house on some pretty enthusiastic winds. It is my hope that the soup will do battle with this cold that has settled into my throat and chest.

This two-ingredient Vanilla Bean Paste delivers a vanilla flavor far more intense than any store-bought vanilla extract.

Slice and bake or cut out cookies, these Bourbon Vanilla Bean Shortbread Cookies are easy to make and a joy to give! (dairy full or free!)

If you're on the lookout for a flavor hero in your kitchen, look no further than vanilla bean paste! Often considered the underdog in the world of baking and cooking, this rich, creamy ingredient packs a powerful punch of flavor that will elevate your desserts and dishes in no time. Made from real vanilla beans, vanilla bean paste is a convenient alternative to whole beans and extracts, making it easier than ever to infuse your recipes with that dreamy vanilla essence.

Kentucky Bourbon Vanilla Bean Pudding ~ this thick, classic, creamy vanilla pudding spiked with bourbon is an irresistible and comforting adult dessert!

An easy, decadent pecan butter made from pecans, almonds, vanilla, and a splash of bourbon that only takes 30 minutes to nut butter perfection.

Learn how to make your own vanilla bean paste from fresh vanilla beans!

These Bourbon Vanilla Cupcakes are perfectly moist, and completely irresistible! Spiked with bourbon and swirled with vanilla buttercream!

Trader Joe's Bourbon Vanilla Bean Paste; used in recipe for Vanilla Bean Cream frosting; in a gold bowl and between Half Moon cookie sandwiches in baking tray and on parchment