Pumpkin Crumb Cake

Almost the big day and still no idea what to make? Be swayed by a slice of Pumpkin Crumb Cake, a dessert just as perfectly paired with warm cider, coffee, or cocoa. This year, I combined my love of crumble topping and my craving for pumpkin bread to make a fall treat I could not help but eat. The simple recipe had guests sighing in delight as their tongues ventured across its tantalizing textures, from the satisfying crunchy edge to its fluffy and moist center. More was wanted and had by all, becoming a new favorite for the fall festivities. Enjoy!!

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Spiced Pumpkin Cookies

I made four dozen Spiced Pumpkin Cookies, and in just three days these cookies were no more! So how did the recipe come about? Exploring the season by pumpkin-inspired egg nog, doughnuts, and brownies, I decided to also wander into my (now) local cookie bakery for even more inspiration. Several pumpkin cookies sat freshly cooling, which was a fair incentive to give them a go. Curious, I wandered into two more bakeries, seeking their pumpkin treats. In comparing each, I decided that I wanted to make a cookie that was spicy and pumpkin-y, but still offering my preferred bite: a crunchy edge with a soft middle. The resulting cookie creation was, as my friend said, "what I imagine Fall to taste like." I couldn't agree more! Enjoy!!

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Holiday Egg Nog, Low Carb

Ever find yourself standing in front of a dairy case, pulling out a carton of egg nog, wondering how you got there? After all, you just came to the store to get some produce! With the holiday music playing gently above, pumpkins on stands throughout the store, and the bakery laden with breads and gourds everywhere...your subconscious may have reminded you to this little fact: egg nog is in stock!! However, just slide over to the milk and cream, grab some pumpkin puree, and stock up on the seasonally appropriate aromatic spices. Why? Well, you can make a low carb Classic Egg Nog or Pumpkin Egg Nog that can make this festive time a little less guilty!

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Pumpkin Doughnuts

Impress your friends this fall with a batch of freshly made Pumpkin Doughnuts! Staying true to the seasonal theme, I wanted to make another pumpkin 'something.' After a couple hours experimenting in my kitchen, it looked like I opened my own small doughnut shop! To the unsuspecting eye, these little treats would seem like nothing more than a homemade doughnut. However, one bite may just change your mind with the little 'something' extra. For eye-appealing and mouth-enticing variety, coat the doughnuts with Chocolate, Cinnamon-Sugar, Powdered Sugar, Traditional Glaze, Sprinkles...well you get the idea! Enjoy!!

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Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Brownies

Pumpkin Brownies. No, I mean: Pumpkin Brownies!! When I told a few friends I was trying my hand at combining chocolate and pumpkin this way I was met with a surprising "What?!" What is rarely surprising is me talking about food, let alone a baked dessert; what seemed to be surprising (this time) was me wanting to use pumpkin when making it. Who says pumpkin is only acceptable in bread, cheesecake, or pie? Yeah, I got nothing. Supported by my fervent pumpkin flavor-seekers I baked these Pumpkin Brownies, or a "Wow. I can actually taste the pumpkin!" dessert bar. Enjoy!!

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