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Congratulations to Mary Gallagher in Goose Creek, S.C. Here new Moravian cookie flavor – Brown Butter Pecan – is the winner of Salem Baking Company's contest! Mary says the flavor

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Congratulations to Mary Gallagher in Goose Creek, S.C. Here new Moravian cookie flavor – Brown Butter Pecan – is the winner of Salem Baking Company's contest! Mary says the flavor

Salem Baking Co.’s New Moravian Cookie Flavor Winner

Congratulations to Mary Gallagher in Goose Creek, S.C. Here new Moravian cookie flavor – Brown Butter Pecan – is the winner of Salem Baking Company’s contest! Mary says the flavor was inspired by a pecan tree she once had in her yard.

As the winner of the contest Mary will receive a year’s supply of Salem Baking Company’s Moravian Cookies, and the first batch of her new Brown Butter Pecan cookies when they are produced later this year.

Thanks to those who entered more than 3000 new flavor ideas!

About Salem Baking Company

Dating back to 1930, Salem Baking Company’s artisan heritage is still apparent in each and every one of the company’s gourmet products. Located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, the company’s artisan bakers specialize in time-honored recipes that use only the finest all-natural ingredients from around the world. The company began with traditional Moravian Cookies using centuries-old recipes passed down by Moravian settlers who came to North Carolina from Europe. Since then, it has grown to offer Moravian Cookies in more than 25 flavors, as well as Cheese Straws, Cheese Biscuits, Flatbread Crackers, and Shortbread Cookies. Salem Baking Company products are available at gourmet food outlets, specialty gift shops and department stores throughout the country, and can be ordered anytime at SalemBaking.com.

This story was published on Dec 11, 2012

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