vanilla extract
Noun
Meaning
vanilla extract (countable and uncountable, plural vanilla extracts)
A liquid, technically a tincture, used in cooking, prepared by soaking vanilla beans in alcohol.
Vanilla extract makes these cookies taste great, but the straight extract tastes bad because the alcohol hasn't evaporated yet.
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Examples
Another minor component of vanilla extract is piperonal (heliotropin).
Add eggs and vanilla extract; beat until combined.
Add both sugars and the vanilla extract.
Add in semi-sweet morsels and vanilla extract until melted.
Add sugar, egg, vanilla extract and lemon zest; mix until smooth.
Add the vanilla extract and stir to incorporate.