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Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice

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In just minutes, you can create a Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice using 5 ingredients you already have in your pantry. This spice blend is perfect for adding a touch of fall magic to your drinks, baked goods, oatmeal, and more.

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DIY Pumpkin Pie Spice

It's that time of year again—time to bake all things pumpkin! I was ready to bring cozy fall vibes to my kitchen with some pumpkin spice scones and a pumpkin cream cold brew.

I got everything ready only to realize my pumpkin spice jar was empty. No worries! Did you know you can make blends with common spices from your pantry in just a few minutes? 

The awesome thing about it is that it usually costs less than grabbing a bottle from the grocery store. Plus, you can tweak it to make it just as you want!

There's just something magical about homemade pumpkin pie spice. This blend of warm spices makes everything taste better—from your morning oatmeal to a traditional pumpkin pie recipe.

Why You'll Love This Pumpkin Pie Spice Recipe

  • Cost-Effective: Making your mix with pantry staples saves money compared to buying a store-bought blend.
  • No Fillers or Preservatives: Store-bought spice blends usually contain chemical sulfites to prevent the colors from fading and prolong their shelf life. But when you use pure spices, you won't find any of those additives.
  • Versatile to Use: Add it to more than just pie—think coffee, oatmeal, pancakes, and even savory dishes!
  • Easy to Make in Minutes: You probably already have all the individual spices in your pantry.
  • Makes a Great Gift: Packaged in a cute jar, it's an affordable and thoughtful gift idea for fall baking!
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Halloween Apple Slices

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These Halloween Apple Slices are a simple and creative way to bring creepy fun to your kitchen. The spooky apples are always a hit at parties and a fun treat for all ages!

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Spooky Apples

Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. It’s the best time to add candy eyeballs to treats to make them look creepy and fun!

I was going to make large chocolate-dipped caramel apples for a Halloween party. However, serving and eating a whole apple can be challenging and messy for kids.

Apple slices are a great alternative to this treat! They're easy to make, and kids of all ages love them. Share these candy apple slices, Frankenstein marshmallows, and Halloween eyeballs to get everyone into the spooky spirit.

Why You'll Love These Halloween Apples

  • Festive and Fun: This spooky snack is a great way to celebrate Halloween with a twist! They add the perfect festive touch to any Halloween spread.
  • Quick & Easy: You only need to slice, dip, and decorate. There is no baking, no fancy tools—just a few ingredients and a little imagination!
  • Kid-Friendly Activity: Decorating these apple slices is perfect for little ones! They'll love turning apples into their favorite Halloween creatures.
  • Healthier Halloween Treat: These candy apples are lighter than regular candy, and the coating makes them taste great.
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Chicken Alfredo Lasagna Rolls

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These Chicken Alfredo Lasagna Rolls are a delicious twist on traditional lasagna that everyone will love. With chicken, bacon, and creamy Alfredo sauce, this dish is an easy dinner to prepare on busy weeknights.

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Stuffed Lasagna Roll Ups

Cheesy pasta dishes are my top pick for any special meal or dinner. The cheesier, the better.

Our whole family loves Alfredo sauce, so we usually reach for that first. A few of our favorites are these sausage stuffed shells and chicken Alfredo gnocchi.

Recently, I found a box of lasagna noodles in the pantry, so I decided to make some lasagna rolls for dinner. I added Alfredo sauce, canned tomatoes, chicken, bacon, and a bunch of cheese.

The cool thing is that this dinner is easy to throw together ahead of time. It can chill in the fridge until everyone is back home. Then, just toss it in the oven to bake while everyone gets ready!

Why You'll Love This Recipe

  • Kid-Friendly: Kids love the cheesy, creamy flavor, making it a hit for family dinners.
  • Hearty and Filling: Packed with chicken, bacon, cheese, and sauce, these rolls make a satisfying, all-in-one meal.
  • Easy to Customize: Mix in different veggies, swap proteins, or play around with cheeses to make it your own.
  • Perfect for Busy Nights: You can make these rolls ahead and store them in the fridge or freezer. This is perfect for when you want a comforting meal ready to go!
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Chocolate Pumpkin Cookies

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These Chocolate Pumpkin Cookies are a must-try this fall! They’re super fudgy and packed with chocolate chips, making them a hit with everyone.

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Pumpkin Cocoa Cookies

Every fall season, I can't wait to use pumpkin. I love that orange veggie, so I throw it into everything—even soup!

Using pumpkin puree in baked treats makes everything soft and moist. I'm all about pumpkin spice scones, pumpkin bundt cake, or a pumpkin cobbler.

My favorite thing to make with canned pumpkin is these pumpkin chocolate chip cookies. They're seriously the best ones ever!

Well, they were the best until I made a chocolate version with dark cocoa powder and three kinds of chocolate chips. This is now my all-time favorite fall cookie.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

  • The Perfect Combo: Pumpkin and chocolate might seem weird, but they work well together! The pumpkin adds moisture and a light sweetness that balances the rich, dark cocoa perfectly.
  • Three Types of Chocolate: What's better than having one kind of chocolate? How about three? With semi-sweet milk and white chocolate chips, each bite is a delicious treat that hits the spot.
  • Soft and Fudgy Texture: These cookies are super soft and fudgy—kind of like brownies! They're just right for anyone who loves a cookie that practically melts in your mouth.
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Candy Corn Fudge

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This Candy Corn Fudge is a quick and delicious Fall treat. It's easy to create with just three simple ingredients and some fall candies.

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Candy Corn Fudge Recipe

One of my favorite things about this time of year is candy corn. There is just something about that iconic Halloween candy that I love.

I'm cool with eating a few pieces plain, but I love it even more in this candy corn snack. I always end up eating way more than I should!

The other day, I had a bowl of fall snack mix sitting on the counter. So, I used it in an easy fudge recipe for Halloween.

I've seen other candy corn fudge recipes that use food coloring in the layers, but mine uses actual candy corn for the sweet treat.

Why You'll Love This Treat

  • Easy to Make: This fudge takes minutes to whip up, and you don’t need a candy thermometer or other special tools.
  • Sweet + Salty Goodness: The mix of creamy chocolate, sweet candy, and salty peanuts hits the spot with its perfect blend of flavors. Every bite is a tasty combo of crunchy, smooth, sweet, and salty!
  • Festive Fall Treat: With the bright orange and yellow candy corn, this fudge looks as good as it tastes. It's a fun, festive treat for Halloween or any fall get-together!
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Toffee Apple Cake

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This Toffee Apple Cake is the perfect fall dessert. It's made with fresh apples, crunchy toffee, and a delicious maple glaze. Whether you bring it to a fall gathering or enjoy a slice with your coffee, it will disappear quickly.

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Toffee Apple Bundt Cake

I absolutely love apple desserts! Apples remind me of the fun times we used to have at the orchard every autumn. 

Now that the kids are grown and busy, I buy my apples at the store. I remember when they used to get excited about apples, corn mazes, and hayrides with us.

This caramel apple bundt cake has been my favorite fall recipe for many years. The soft, moist dessert with sweet caramel bits is simply unbeatable—at least it was.

This year, I mixed things up by adding toffee bits and a maple glaze, and now I’m even more in love with this toffee apple bundt cake!

Why You'll Love This Recipe

  • The fall flavors are on point. Apples, toffee, and maple create a perfect mix of cozy fall vibes.
  • The texture is moist and delicious. The fresh apples keep this cake extra moist, while the toffee bits add a little crunch and sweetness to every bite.
  • No decorating skills are needed. A bundt cake looks fancy with minimal effort!
  • A maple glaze takes it up a notch. It's sweet, sticky, and pairs perfectly with the cake without overpowering the other flavors.
  • This dessert is great for gatherings. Whether it's a fall potluck, Thanksgiving dinner, or casual weekend treat, this cake is a winner.
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Halloween Oreo Cookies

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These Halloween Oreos are a playful take on the classic sandwich cookie. With a spooky imprint and vibrant orange frosting, these homemade Oreo cookies will stand out at any Halloween party!

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Homemade Halloween Oreos

I'm so excited to wish you Boo from our crew! Halloween is one of my favorite holidays.

This year, I gave my homemade red velvet Oreos a spooky makeover. A festive design, orange frosting, and colorful sprinkles added an eerie twist to the crunchy black cookies.

This Halloween Oreo recipe is a must if you want a fun treat to bake! It's so easy to make that they're almost scary. Goblins and ghouls of every size will gobble up these sweet treats!

Why You'll Love This Recipe

  • Better than Store-Bought: Homemade cookies have that fresh, from-scratch taste that beats the store-bought version every time.
  • Perfect for Halloween Parties: These spooktacular cookies will be a hit at any party, and they're a great way to add some fun to the dessert table.
  • No Artificial Ingredients: You control what you put into them, meaning no unnecessary additives or preservatives.
  • Spooky Vibes: These cookies are about getting into the Halloween spirit and having fun with food.
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Mexican Chicken Salad

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This Mexican Chicken Salad is loaded with flavor and made with a creamy taco dressing. Whether you need a quick lunch or something to bring to a potluck, this easy dish is always a crowd pleaser!

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Mexican Chicken Salad Recipe

A few of our favorite things to make for dinner are tacos and chicken salad. A chicken salad sandwich or taco wrap always makes me smile.

One day, I combined both meals by using leftover taco ingredients and chicken to make a tasty Mexican chicken salad. It's a cold, creamy, and flavorful salad you can enjoy in many ways!

You'll love making this again and again for a casual lunch or a family potluck dinner.

Why You'll Love This Meal

  • Quick and easy: Store-bought rotisserie chicken makes this salad come together quickly.
  • Zesty Flavor: The creamy dressing adds a spicy flavor, while the avocado, corn, and beans give it extra texture and heartiness.
  • Healthy and Filling: Adding Greek yogurt to the mayo dressing makes it creamy without being too heavy. Plus, it is packed with protein, fiber, and healthy fats.
  • Versatile: You can enjoy it on bread, stuffed into a tortilla, or on romaine lettuce. Another great idea is to serve it as a dip with chips.
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Pumpkin Spice Pop Tarts

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Homemade Pumpkin Spice Pop Tarts are everything you love about fall, wrapped in a flaky, buttery crust. They're perfect for a cozy breakfast or a fun dessert and way better than anything you'll find in a box.

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Pumpkin Pop Tarts

I have great memories of having pop tarts for breakfast growing up. There weren't as many flavors back then, so we usually had classics like strawberry, blueberry, or brown sugar.

These days, there are so many delicious flavors to choose from. Our kids enjoy s'mores, hot fudge sundae, and chocolate chip cookie dough. A few years ago, I made Nutella pop tarts. Our kids were amazed that you could make homemade chocolate tarts with simple ingredients.

You can always find unique breakfast pastries in stores during the holidays. I spotted pumpkin pie Pop-Tarts the other day and almost bought a box. But then I remembered I had some pie crust in the fridge that needed to be used.

These flaky little pastries are stuffed with pie filling and a pumpkin spice glaze. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or just a snack when you're feeling those fall vibes!

Why You'll Love This Recipe

  • Homemade pop tarts have all the cozy, warm flavors of fall packed into a flaky pie crust.
  • They taste better and fresher than store-bought pastries.
  • Making them at home is fun. You can also get creative with cookie cutters to create different shapes.
  • Your kitchen will have that fantastic Fall smell while they bake.
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Candy Corn Popcorn

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Candy Corn Popcorn is the ultimate sweet and salty treat for fall! It's loaded with candy, cookies, and nuts. Whether hosting a Halloween party, having a movie night, or craving a fun dessert, this snack mix will be a hit.

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Popcorn Candy Corn Mix

Do you like candy corn? This fall treat is quite a controversial topic. People either detest it or adore it. I have to admit that I like it.

One of my favorite ways to eat it is in this candy corn snack mix. Trust me, that sweet and salty mix is the best!

This year, I purchased another bag of the Halloween treat to include in a batch of white chocolate-covered popcorn. I also added Nutter Butters, M&M's, and mini marshmallows to give it a crunchy, chewy, and nutty flavor.

It's so easy to throw together, and it's a great dessert to share for a family movie night or at fall parties.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

  • This mix perfectly combines sweet and salty flavors, making it hard to resist.
  • The yellow and orange candy adds a fun and festive touch, perfect for fall.
  • Candy corn popcorn is a snack that both kids and adults like. Share it for parties, movie nights, or casual snacking.
  • You can easily customize it by swapping in different candies or snacks.

Don't like candy corn? Try this M&M's popcorn or this pumpkin spice popcorn.

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