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Apple Praline Donuts

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Enjoy the taste of fall with these Apple Praline Donuts. Easy homemade donuts loaded with apples and pecans are a delicious way to start off any morning or afternoon.

Apple Praline Donuts - soft homemade donuts loaded with apple chunks and a sweet praline glaze makes a delicious fall breakfast. Enjoy this easy recipe on a cool fall day! #donuts #apple #pecans #praline #homemade #bakeddonuts #fall #recipes #breakfast #brunch #afterschoolsnack

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Fall has finally arrived, at least on the calendar anyway. Here in Florida, fall is pretty much just summer with less humidity. I’m trying to trick myself into thinking it’s fall by keeping my air conditioner set low and fall treats in my oven.

I have to admit that I’m totally missing all the fall traditions that we did with the kids when they were younger. Every fall we would go to a pumpkin patch and an apple orchard for a fun family day.

Even as the kids got older, they would humor me and go, even though they could care less about picking apples. They thought I was crazy to go to an orchard just so I could take pictures and bake another Apple Crisp Pie.  One day when they have their own kids, they will get it. [Read more…]

Make Your Own Monster Cookie Pops

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Add these fun Make Your Own Monster Cookie Pops to all your Halloween parties. Kids of all ages will love the opportunity to use their imagination in creating fun or spooky monster cookies.

*This fall I’m partnering with The National Milk Life Campaign to create a Halloween recipe that can be enjoyed with chocolate milk.

Make Your Own Monster Cookie Pops - decorating chocolate sugar cookies with frosting, sprinkles, and candy to make fun monster cookie pops. Great recipe to have kids make at Halloween parties. #sugarcookies #chocolate #frosting #halloween #milklife #ad #pourmoremilk #halloweencrafts #halloweentreats #halloweenparty #simpleingredients #cookiepops #partyideas

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When our kids were younger we would always get together in October with a big group of our friends and their children for a Halloween party.  Everyone (even the adults) came in costumes, ate food, played games, and then went trick or treating to end the night.

These parties were always so much fun, but also SO much work.  We had to find and buy costumes, come up with crafts and games to entertain the kids until it was dark, and then plan who would stay with the kids and who would stay at the house to hand out candy to all the other trick or treaters.

And of course, no Halloween party is complete without lots of food and beverages. Each family would bring different parts of the dinner, appetizers, and desserts to share. Our boys always request these Peanut Butter Zombie Eyeballs for these parties because they love how creepy they are.

I know the kids absolutely loved every single part of these parties, but party planning ends up being very stressful.  [Read more…]

Cheesecake Apple Pie

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Layers of cheesecake and homemade pie filling make this Cheesecake Apple Pie the best pie for fall parties. Enjoy a slice with ice cream and caramel.

Cheesecake Apple Pie - layers of creamy cheesecake and homemade apple pie filling makes this pie a favorite. Enjoy this recipe with ice cream and caramel for a delicious fall dessert! #apple #pie #fall #recipe #cheesecake #applepie #caramel

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Did you see this Homemade Apple Pie Filling from the other day?  I knew that I needed to make something else right away before I ate all the homemade pie filling with a spoon.  Trust me. It’s that good.

Just so you know, it is pretty awesome mixed with some Greek yogurt, or on top of this Vanilla Bean Cheesecake too.

See?  There are so many reasons why you need this apple pie filling in your life this fall.

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Candy Corn Popcorn Mix

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Make a batch of this easy Candy Corn Popcorn Mix to munch on during your next family movie night! This white chocolate covered snack mix will disappear before you know it.

Candy Corn Popcorn Mix - this easy snack mix has lots of popcorn, candy, and cookies all coated in white chocolate. Make this no bake recipe for fall parties and watch it disappear! #snackmix #popcorn #whitechocolate #candycorn #peanuts #nutterbutters #fall #halloween #partymix

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So the question I have for you right now is “Do you like candy corn?”.  I have come to realize that this little fall candy is a hot topic for most people.

You either hate it or you love it.

I’m actually a fan of the sweet fall candy.  But then again I have a sweet tooth bigger than the state of Texas.  If it’s a sweet treat, I’m bound to love it.   [Read more…]

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

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These soft Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies are a favorite cookie in our house. Add this homemade pumpkin cookie to your fall baking plans ASAP! Trust me, they will not last long!

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies - these soft pumpkin cookies are loaded with chocolate chips. Make this recipe this fall and watch them disappear! #pumpkin #cookies #fall #chocolate #homemade #pumpkindesserts #cookiejar #bakesale

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This week I baked another batch of these pumpkin cookies in our kitchen. These cookies are a must make for me every single fall.

Each year, as fall starts to get close, I start to crave these soft pumpkin cookies, and then I have to bake a few batches for our cookie jar. Thank goodness for being able to give away the leftovers to friends this time.

I love them so much that I try to keep an extra can of pumpkin in our pantry, just in case the urge for the best Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies hits me in the middle of February. Please tell me I’m not alone in my love for eating pumpkin treats all year long.
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Homemade Apple Pie Filling

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This Homemade Apple Pie Filling only takes minutes to make and makes your apple desserts taste amazing. You will never need to buy canned apple pie filling again because this is such an easy recipe to make.

Use this homemade pie filling to make this Apple Crisp Pie for dessert.

Homemade Apple Pie Filling - use those ripe apples to make a batch of this homemade pie filling. Great recipe for pies, tarts, or cheesecakes! #apple #homemade #piefilling #easy #apple #fall #recipe #pie #appledesserts #applepie

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 Last summer I started making my own homemade stovetop apple pie filling, instead of buying the canned pie filling at the store.

I do have to admit that I will still use canned pie fillings because sometimes it’s just more convenient, and I do like them.  But if you have the extra time, I recommend giving this homemade filling a try.

The best apple pie filling does not have any of the preservatives or extra ingredients in it.  It is very easy and takes about 20 minutes from start to finish.

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Apple Cider Cake

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A slice of this Apple Cider Cake is a delicious way to welcome in the fall season. Apples, apple cider, and spices give this easy cake a blast of fall flavor.

Apple Cider Cake - this easy cake is loaded with apples, apple cider, and spices. It's the perfect recipe to make for fall parties! #cake #apple #applecider #frosting #spicecake #cakemix #fall #recipes #doctoredcakemix

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As soon as I see apple cider in the stores, I have to buy a jug for our fridge.  Apple cider is just one of those things that says fall to me.   Even when the weather outside still says it’s summer.

Although, lately it’s only been in the 80’s, so I think fall is trying to come to Florida. Woo hoo!  Bring it on!!

I can totally see us being snow birds when we get older and the kids have moved out. Enjoy the fall months up north where we can enjoy the chilly air, changing leaves, and wearing sweatshirts. Then spend the winter and spring months here on the beach.

Now I just need to figure out a place to spend the hot, humid months of summer.  Although, I’m pretty sure having three residences isn’t really in our budget.  In fact, I don’t even think two would work.  I guess I should start a separate account and start putting some money aside for this pipeline dream.  [Read more…]

Halloween Oreo Stuffed Rice Krispie Treats

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A hidden layer of cookies makes these Halloween Oreo Stuffed Rice Krispie Treats a fun fall treat. These easy no bake bars are the perfect dessert to make for fall parties or bake sales.

Halloween Oreo Stuffed Rice Krispie Treats - these easy chocolate krispie treats have a layer of Oreo cookies in the middle. These are the perfect no bake treat for fall parties or bake sales. #ricekrispietreats #ricekrispies #oreocookies #nobakedessert #fall #chocolate #halloween #bakesaletreats

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Do you decorate your home for fall or Halloween? I’m just curious how many people are like me.  As soon as fall gets here I can’t wait to pull the totes out of the attic and to decorate our shelves and tables with leaves and pumpkins.

Now that October is here, I need to pull those totes out again and add the skeletons, bones, and spooky decor to my fall pumpkins. This is also the month that I boycott dusting. I feel that the layer of dust adds to the spooky atmosphere I’m going for. At least that’s what I’m telling myself.

I love coming up with fun and exciting Halloween recipes. Bring on the googly eyes, right?  Of course, lately I have been busting out the candy eyes for every holiday.  [Read more…]

Toffee Apple Pie Cookies

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These sweet Toffee Apple Pie Cookies are loaded with candy bits and shredded apples. Fill your cookie jar with a batch of these soft apple cookies. If they last that long…

Toffee Apple Pie Cookies - sweet candy bits and shredded apples make these apple cookies a must make recipe. These awesome cookies stay soft for days! #apple #cookies #homemade #fall #toffee #cookiejar #baking

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Anyone else craving something sweet today? I have some Toffee Apple Pie Cookies with your name written all over them. Come on over and we will sit and chit chat while we munch on a batch of homemade cookies.

These are the perfect fall treat to enjoy with a homemade Salted Caramel Mocha Latte. Soft bites of apple, the little taste of graham cracker, and the crunch of toffee all in one little sweet cookie will have you reaching for a second and a third apple cookie in a hurry.

And because they have fresh apples in them, I consider these a perfect breakfast food too. Don’t you think they kind of look like a muffin top? Of course, thinking about muffins makes me want to make another batch of these Cinnamon Sugar Apple Donut Holes too.

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Chai Spiced Apple Bundt Cake

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Your kitchen will smell amazing as this Chai Spiced Apple Bundt Cake is baking. This homemade apple cake is a delicious addition to your fall baking plans. I suggest baking it right away.

*Crunch Pak apples sponsored this post.  I am partnering with them as a blog ambassador creating delicious apple recipes. All opinions are 100% my own.

Chai Spiced Apple Bundt Cake - this sweet homemade apple cake is loaded with chai spices and topped with an amazing glaze and pecans. Make this sweet recipe for all your fall parties! #cake #apple #chai #bundtcake #homemade #crunchpak #fall #recipe

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The one thing that I miss the most about living in the midwest is the changing seasons. Most importantly fall because that’s my favorite season of all.

I mean what’s not to love about cooler weather, changing leaves, jeans and sweatshirts, bonfires, hayrides, and trips to the apple orchard!

Here in Florida the only change we see is from blazing hot to just a little bit hot. I guess I need to keep a pitcher of this Caramel Apple Cider Iced Tea in the fridge at all times.

Although, it did cool off to 60-70 degrees last January, so there is hope for a chill. Woo hoo for the opportunity to break out some warmer clothing. It’s crazy how quickly your body acclimates to living in warmer weather. Now if it drops below 70 degrees, I call that freezing. [Read more…]