These Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls Put Mom’s Diner on the Map

Just the color of these fall cinnamon rolls makes me happy! Everywhere you turn there are pumpkin inspired foods, snacks, and recipe. There is no way I could ever make all the things I want to make, but I will try! I thought at one point during my fall baking I would begin to get tired of pumpkin but I have found the opposite to be true. The more new recipes I try, the more I am in love with the amazing and multifunctional gourd!

I used to think that pumpkins were just for carving or decorating, but now when I go shopping all I can imagine is how many cups of fresh puree can I make. It reminds me of the cartoon when one of the hungry characters sees his friend and all of a sudden they look like a piece of food.
Yeah..that is me looking at a pumpkin. I see the round orange vegetable but what I really am imagining is pumpkin scones, pancakes, or cinnamon rolls.

This is what Christy of The Girl Who Ate Everything had to say about the recipe her friend Ami shared with her.

These Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls With Caramel Frosting are soft and tender pumpkin spiced cinnamon rolls with a sweet caramel icing.

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Quick tip: Have a Kitchen Aid? Use the beater for the wet ingredients and switch to the bread dough hook when adding in the flour.

Image and recipe courtesy of Christy at The Girl Who Ate Everything

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A Perfect Little Treat That Guests Will Go Wild About

I love the taste of pumpkin. And I noticed I must not be the only one because the last time I went to the grocery store they had a whole section dedicated to pumpkin foods, it was amazing! Pumpkin pancakes, pumpkin scones, and pumpkin flavored Oreos were just begging to be put into my cart and taken home.

But I really wanted to make something unique that didn’t require rolling thinly baked sheet cakes around cream cheese filling. Not that I am opposed to that recipe since I made about 4 of those pumpkin logs last year. No, I wanted to treat my family to a new recipe. When I saw this I KNEW I had a winner!

I could make these and put them in the freezer so I didn’t have to spend the day they were arriving in the kitchen. And because these are tidy little bites this makes a perfect little treat after dinner without feeling like we need to break out a big dessert!

This is what Dan of Cakes Cottage has to say about his recipe.

“These pumpkin cheesecake balls are no-bake. They are so easy and taste amazing. Bring them to a party and you’ll be a hero forever!

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Quick Tip: Purchase small take out containers from Smart and Final or a craft store and send a few of these home with your guests or take to neighbors.

Image and recipe courtesy of Dan and Cottage Cakes.com

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I Made These And Was Voted Best Mom In The PTA!

The first time I took our kids out Trick or Treating in our neighborhood we went door to door, greeting our neighbors while wearing their adorable little outfits. I bought green T-Shirts, a few accessories, and got out my sewing machine.  Nathan was Peter Pan, Emma was Tinker Bell and Mark dressed as one of the lost boys. They carried little plastic pumpkins to haul their “loot” around and when they got home there was a cellophane wrapped popcorn ball just like these with a note from the elderly woman, Louise, across the street.  She was so excited when our kids rang her doorbell that she not only had to get her camera, but also called for Charlie to come and say Hello to the little treaters.

It has been years since we moved from that street or saw our old neighbors, but the thought of a homemade popcorn ball still brings a smile to my face. Just like it did to Louise when she opened the door on that crisp fall evening.

Now, kids go to fall festivals as much as they go out trick or treating, but getting dressed up and having a fun time is something that will never change or go out of style. These old-fashioned treats are always a big hit… in fact we have made these for class parties since they are a gluten free option!

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Quick Tip: You can use small M&Ms in these as well.

Recipe and image courtesy of All Recipes .com

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The Secret Is Out On The Best Lemon Bars Ever And It Might Not Be What You Think

I can’t even begin to tell you how happy these bars make me!

I have even started making these in small spring form pans so I can actually cut this into a wedge and serve on a dainty plate with a fork.

Being able to use fresh lemons is the best way to make these.

We have a few neighbors with lemon trees and let me tell you the lemons taste amazing when you can pick them off the tree after the sugar has set in them.

The boy down the street is selling the lemons from his family tree to save up for a mountain bike. When I was on my walk one day I saw his card table set up with lemons and oranges. He was such a salesman that by the time I left I had way more lemons than I planned on purchasing. I used everyone and by the next week I had baked so many yummy lemon treats I had to go back to more. I get fresh lemons and he is learning to run a little business. I guess it is true.

When life gives you lemons make..Lemon Bars.

Ok, I guess that isn’t exactly how the saying goes but I think it still works.

This is what Paula Deen says about her recipe.

“It seems that every time there is a get together there is a platter of lemon bars. This recipe has been around forever.”

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Quick Tip: Instead of using lemons, try making this recipe using limes.

Recipe and image courtesy of Only From Scratch.

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