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Your spice rack can perk up holiday cookies

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Paprika puts a fresh take on classic lemon bars.

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This year, do you really want every cookie on your holiday platter to be a pillar of sweetness? Why not spice up your cookie selection? Just open your spice cabinet. Thyme, allspice, paprika and, yes, even fennel and black pepper, move into doughs usually ruled by cinnamon and nutmeg for some uniquely savory treats.