Pumpkin Pie Bars

Pumpkin Pie Bars

These are so Delicious!  I had lots of pumpkin pie mix and I stumbled across a recipe that sounded really good.  I always tweak them so here is my version.  These were even better 2 days after baking because the crust softened and the flavors combined.  I took them to work and everyone loved them. 

Ingredients:

• 1 package Carrot cake mix
• 3 eggs
• 3 tablespoons melted butter
• 1 8 ounce package cream cheese
• 3/4 can of sweetened condensed milk
• 3/4 can of pumpkin pie mix (15 oz can)
• 1 package instant cheesecake pudding
• 1 tsp vanilla

Directions:  Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  In a large bowl mix cake mix, 1 egg, and butter until crumbly.  Press into greased 9 by 13 cake pan.  In another bowl mix together cream cheese, condensed milk, pumpkin pie mix, pudding, vanilla, and 2 eggs until creamy.  Pour mixture over crust and bake for 30-35 minutes.  Let cool then store in refrigerator.

Pumpkin Mousse Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

I was looking through a magazine the other day and stumbled along a recipe similar to this one.  Everything in the recipe was from scratch so I made it semi homemade for easy baking.  These are very good and have gotten a lot of compliments on them already.  Perfect for the holiday season!!!

Ingredients:

• 1 box yellow cake mix
• 1 1/4 cups water
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 3 eggs
• 1 package cool whip/thawed
• 1/4 -1/2 can of 15oz pumpkin pie mix
• cream cheese frosting
• 1/2 tablespoon cinnamon
• Cupcake liners

Directions:  Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Prepare and bake cake mix as directed on box for cupcakes.  Meanwhile mix together cool whip and pumpkin pie mix until it has a mousse texture. (depending on how much you like pumpkin flavor you can use 1/4 can or 1/2 can.)   In separate bowl mix cream cheese frosting and cinnamon.  When cupcakes are cool place pumpkin mousse filling in a cupcake decorator with plain tip.  Insert tip into cupcake and press mousse into cupcake until you see it start to expand.  (You can use one of those picnic ketchup bottles you can buy at the dollar store)  Top with frosting and they are ready to eat!!

Cookers Note:  When I tried the mousse by itself I was not so sure about the recipe but with the cake and frosting it all blends together very nicely.

Pumpkin Streusel Muffins

I love making these muffins because everyone thinks you spent all day baking.  These are so simple and perfect for any holiday party or gathering.  Impress your family and friends with this super easy recipe.
Ingredients:

• 1 package spice cake mix
• 1 15 ounce can pumpkin puree or pumpkin pie mix

Topping:

• 3 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup flour

Directions:  Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.  In large bowl mix together cake mix and pumpkin puree or pumpkin pie mix.  I have only found the pumpkin pie mix in a 30 ounce can so I use 1/2 of it.  Fill 3/4 of greased or paper lined muffin tins full of mixture.  In a separate bowl, mix all the topping ingredients together with a fork to form a crumbled mixture.  Sprinkle topping on top of muffin mixture.  Bake at 350 for 25 minutes.