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Now, These Are Some Festively Delicious Muffins!

My sister cannot stand pumpkin. For her, fall is such an awful recipe season – everything you see online and in the magazines seem to be pumpkin this, pumpkin that.

So during fall I won’t even try to make her taste anything with pumpkin in it! I know she would hate it, just thinking about it – even if she liked the taste. But I like to save some of my pumpkin harvest to keep trying new recipes later on in the winter. And this is one of the recipes I used to completely surprise my sister. She loved the muffins so much she almost didn’t believe there was pumpkin involved!

These Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins come with a delicious Walnut Streusel and will do nicely for most any occasion. Change things up by trying different frostings or glazes. These bite-sized sweet treats can be prepped and baked in just 45 minutes! How’s that for a perfect dessert for your next special dinner!

Recipe and photo courtesy of Oh Sweet Day

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Quick tip: Instead of the streusel topping, you could use your favorite frosting.

These Pumpkin Spice Rice Krispies Treats are a festive, kid-friendly sweet snack with just the right flavors for fall – or any time of year! If you like the flavor of pumpkin and of the original Rice Krispies treats, you’ll really enjoy this variation on the classic recipe.

What a great idea for any party or family gathering! I think, if I had been introduced to the great flavor of pumpkin this way, I would have warmed up to the idea of pumpkin-based desserts a lot sooner than I did. And hey, you only need half a dozen ingredients to make these festive, low-hassle treats. There is no doubt in my mind that I will be making these again. I brought these to my nextdoor neighbor’s daughter’s birthday party, and soon all the Moms were begging for the recipe!

Recipe and photo courtesy of Essentially Eclectic

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Quick tip: Let the pumpkin puree dry on a cloth before adding it – this way you’ll make sure the treats won’t turn out too moist.

If you are looking for something festive to serve at a party or just want an extra-special treat for the little ones, this Candy Corn Layer Cake is an excellent choice. It’s filled with that sweet and buttery flavor of the original candy and topped off with a creamy chocolate frosting.

I don’t know about you, but Halloween is something of a big production at my home. Basically, we go all out on the orange and purple lighting, ghosts, skeletons, and cobwebs and have a haunted house for the month of October. I think that it’s a fun, safe way to let the inner child express itself–and something nice for the neighborhood kids to look at. With all of the spooky scenery, I enjoy having a festive sweet treat or two. This candy corn cake was the perfect thing for our Halloween party – but the kids immediately told me they are going to want this for every party now on…

Recipe and photo courtesy of Serious Eats

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I love slow cooker recipes and here’s another great one!  This Crock-Pot Chicken and Black Bean Soup is great for summer eating but sure to warm you up any time of year. I know I will be making this all the time during the cold and windy fall weeks!

Sometimes, a nice bowl of soup with something simple on the side is just what you need. And sometimes, you just want to be able to dump a bunch of ingredients in a pot and do your own thing for a while.  This was a really nice recipe, with a nice splash of festive color, for enjoying the waning days of summer, particularly on a rumbly day such as this one.

Recipe and photo courtesy of  The Idea Room.

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Quick tip: Make a double batch because this soup only gets better the next day!

These bite-sized treats are sure to be loved at any celebration!  If you have been a bit overloaded with preparing food for festive occasions and need a fresh idea for a good dessert item, these Champagne Cupcakes with Meringue Buttercream Frosting are a good option.  The guests will love the presentation and the little surprise in the middle!

Believe me, I know how it is when you’re going through the last of a few big events in a row and just need that ONE MORE THING that will complete the spread and keep all of the guests happy without being too boring or too out of place.  These cupcakes really are great for any special event, big or small, and they’re just out of the ordinary enough to feel and taste special while still giving you some classically delicious dessert flavors.

Recipe and photo courtesy of  Snack Rules.

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Quick tip: Use any color food coloring for the frosting, to make these with your party theme!