Halloween Treats

I spent the other night cooking some sweet Halloween Treats for some neighbors and for a party we were having. These White Chocolate Covered Strawberries make cute little ghosts.

I dont really have a recipe. I used Bakers white chocolate squares, melted in the microwave and then dipped the strawberries. then I used milk chocolate chips and melted them with a little vegetable oil (to make it thinner) and made little faces on them.


Here are all the Halloween treats on a plate. I thought they all turned out great.

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Pumpkin Pie Bites

I found these sweet bites at Bakerella. She is amazing and I always love her ideas. I even used her recipe for the pumpkin pie...they were delicious and really not that hard.

Roll your premade crust a little thinner than normal. Use a pumpkin cookie cutter or a round cookie cutter and make the stem out of scratches. Cut them out and place them into mini cupcake pans. You can try to fill them all, but make sure the crusts are not touching. I left a couple of empty spaces in the pan.

This is what they look like before you bake them. Make sure you brush the crust that is showing with egg white.

Looks good, now lets finish them off...

The finished product looks great and tastes great.
I think hubby downed more than a handful of these.

Pumpkin Pie Bites

2 refrigerated ready-to roll pie crusts

8 oz. cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup canned pumpkin
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Pumpkin-shaped cookie cutter

Optional (for the choc. drizzle)
1/2 cup chocolate morsels
vegetable oil
re-sealable plastic bags

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Use cookie cutter to cut 12 pumpkin shapes from each pie crust. You will need to roll the dough thinner than it comes out of the box.
Press dough shapes into a 24 cup mini muffin tray. (Make 12 at a time, alternating cups to make sure pie crusts don’t overlap each other.)
Apply egg whites from one egg to the top edges of each pie.
Mix cream cheese, sugar, canned pumpkin, remaining 2 eggs, vanilla and pumpkin pie spice together until thoroughly combined.
Spoon mixture into each pumpkin-shaped pie crust. Brush the crust with egg white.
Bake for 12-15 minutes.
Remove pies to cool and repeat with second pie crust. Place the muffin tray in the freezer to cool it quickly for re-use.

Makes 24 pies. Keep refrigerated.

To decorate, melt chocolate in a heat-proof bowl in the microwave on medium. Heat in 30 second intervals, stirring in between until melted. Add a little vegetable oil to make the chocolate more fluid. Transfer to a re-sealable plastic bag and cut the corner off. Drizzle or draw faces on pies.

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Pumpkin Pie Pops

I was in the mood to be in the kitchen yesterday, so I have lots of things to post. Here are some pumpkin pie pops that I made. If you love pie crust, then you will love these.

First you buy pre made pie crust, roll it out with some flour. I made the crust a little thinner than normal, and next time I might even go a little thinner. Use whatever shape cut out you want and cut as many as you can.

Lay one pumpkin down and put a Popsicle stick onto the crust.

Dollop a little pie filling (whatever filling you LOVE) right in the center. Wait...dont put too much or it will squeeze out of the sides. Then take another pie crust and set it on top.

Then you need to push the sides down with the corner of a Popsicle stick...Like this. Oh, and then take an egg white and brush the top of these so they don't burn. Then Bake them for 12-15 minutes at 375.

Dont they look yummy...(one tip...make sure you push the crust tightly around the stick...otherwise they will be loose when they come out).

Use a little melted chocolate if you would like to dress them up a little. And then enjoy!

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Chocolate Pumpkin Pie

If you haven't already noticed. I love Fall, and the main reason...pumpkin flavored desserts. I have been searching for something similar to this for a long time. I am going to try it this weekend. I will let you know how it goes. I found this one on Baking Bites.

Chocolate Pumpkin Pie
Graham Cracker Crust*:
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup butter, melted and cooled
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon
1 tbsp sugar

Filling:
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 - 15-oz. can pumpkin puree (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp ground cinnamon (or pumpkin pie spice)
1/2 tsp ground allspice
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/8 tsp freshly ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2/3 cup milk (low fat is fine)

Preheat oven to 350F.
Combine all crust ingredients into a medium bowl and stir to combine. Press wet crumbs into the bottom and sides of a 9 or 10 inch pie plate. Bake 12-15 minutes, until just beginning to brown at the corners.
Set aside to cool completely before filling.

Turn oven up to 425F.
In a large bowl, beat eggs with a whisk until slightly foamy, about 1 minute. Whisk in all the remaining ingredients, except the milk, and beat until smooth. Then whisk in the milk.
Pour mixture into prepared, cooled pie crust (you can also use a pastry crust or a store-bought pie crust) and bake for 15 minutes at 425F. Reduce the temperature to 350F and bake for about 30 more minutes, until the pie filling jiggles only slightly and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool completely on a wire rack before cutting and refrigerate if storing leftovers.

Serves 8-10.

*While I typically like graham cracker crusts with pumpkin pie (and the one pictured here has a graham crust), this pie is also excellent with a regular crust. Use the instructions for this single crust pie to make and prebake the shell, then fill it with the pumpkin filling and bake as directed above.

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Pumpkin Pie Swirled Brownie Tart

I found this one at Picky Palate. I figured I would try it out today. I didnt try the topping. I thought I had everything for it and I didnt, so I just used whipped cream. I would rate this one an 8. Worth trying.

Pumpkin Pie Swirled Brownie Tart

2 rolls Pillsbury pie crust, thawed (or use your own pie crust recipe)

2 boxes brownie mix (8×8 inch size)

1 Cup pumpkin, from can like Libby’s

1/4 Cup granulated sugar

1/4 Cup evaporated milk

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

1 egg beaten

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4 oz softened cream cheese

1/2 Cup powdered sugar

1 Tablespoon milk

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Unroll pie dough from packaging and press into 2 tart pans with removable bottoms or 2 pie pans work just fine too. If you are using a pie pan make sure it’s not a deep dish style, the brownie mix will not fill to the top. With a fork, poke holes into the bottom of each crust then bake the pie crusts for 15 minutes then remove from oven. Prepare each brownie batter according to package directions. Pour each of the mixes into your tart or pie pan.

2. In a large bowl beat the pumpkin, sugar, milk, cinnamon, nutmeg and egg until well combined. Divide into 2 equal parts and dollop spoonfuls over each brownie pie. Take a knife and carefully swirl pumpkin pie into brownie batter without over swirling. You should see swirls. Be careful not to run your knife too far down tearing the crust. Bake for 35-38 minutes or until a toothpick comes out nearly clean when poked in the center of the brownie pie. Remove and let cool completely before slicing.

3. In a large bowl mix the cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk and cinnamon until smooth and creamy. Place dollops over each slice of pie. Serve with a tall glass of milk, enjoy!

8 slices

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Homemade Oreo’s

By:Tamber McAllister

Ingredients:
2 boxes devils food cake mix
4 eggs 1 ½ c. shortening
Cream Cheese Frosting

Directions:
•Mix together and roll into walnut size balls.
•Cook for 9 min at 350.
•Frost the middle of 2 cookies with cream cheese frosting.

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Pumpkin Spice Cookies

By: Tamber McAllister

Ingredients:
1 box spice cake mix
1 c. canned pumpkin
1/3 c. butter (soft)
2 eggs
½ c. Milk
2 c. mini chocolate chips


Directions:
•Mix all ingredients.
•drop onto cookie sheet.
•Cook 7-10 min. at 375.
•Let cool on pan for 2-3 min.
•Sandwich with Cream Cheese Icing if wanted

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Famous Chocolate Chip Cookies

By: Tim Covington

Ingredients:
2 c. butter
4 c. flour
2 t. baking soda
2 c. sugar
5 c. oatmeal (blended to fine powder)
24 oz choc. Chips
2 c. brown sugar
1 t. salt
8 oz Hershey’s Bar (grated)
4 eggs
2 t. baking powder
2 t. vanilla
3 c. chopped nuts


Directions:
•Cream butter and sugars.
•Add eggs and vanilla.
•Mix with flour, oatmeal, salt, baking powder and baking soda.
•Add choc. Chips, Hershey and nuts.
•Roll into balls, place 2 in apart on baking sheet.
•Bake at 375 for 10 min.

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Easy Gluten Free Peanut Butter Cookies

By: Misty Covington

Ingredients:
1 c. Peanut Butter
1 c. Sugar
1 eggs

Directions:
•Mix ingredients well together.
•Flatten with a glass that has been coated with sugar.
•Bake at 375 for 8-10 minutes.
•These are very dense, but very good fudge like. Make them bite size.

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Gluten Free Brownies

By: Baby cakes Bakery in New York

Ingredients:
1/2 cup canola oil, plus more for pans
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons garbanzo and fava bean flour
1/4 cup potato starch
2 tablespoons arrowroot
1 cup unrefined sugar or 10 tablespoons
plus 2 teaspoons agave nectar
2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup store-bought unsweetened
applesauce
2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup brewed coffee or hot water
2 cups vegan gluten-free chocolate chips, such as Tropical Source


Directions:
•Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Brush 3 dozen mini-muffin pans with oil; set aside.
•In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, potato starch, arrowroot, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, xanthan gum, salt, and unsweetened cocoa powder; set aside. In a large bowl, mix together applesauce, 1/2 cup canola oil, and vanilla. Slowly add flour mixture, stirring to combine. Stir in coffee until it forms a batter. Fold in chocolate chips.
•Place 1 tablespoon batter into each prepared muffin cup. Transfer muffin pans to oven, and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool completely on a wire rack before unfolding.

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Lemon Cookies

Cookie Ingredients:

1 lbs. butter
1 c. powdered sugar
1 ¼ c. cornstarch
2 c. Flour


Icing Ingredients:

2 c. powdered sugar
1 lemon juice (approx. 1/3 c.)
Zest of 1 lemon


Directions:
•Butter and Powdered sugar together, then add cornstarch and flour.
•Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes.
•To make icing stir sugar and lemon juice until syrupy consistency, then add lemon zest.
•Put on cookies when they are cooled.

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Peanut Butter Surprise Cookies

By: BYU Cooking Network

Ingredients:

1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup packed light-brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup granulated sugar, for rolling dough
36 mini peanut butter cups, chilled and unwrapped


Directions:
•Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Using an electric mixer, cream peanut butter and butter in a mixing bowl until smooth. Add brown sugar; beat until combined, scraping down bowl as needed. Add eggs and vanilla, and beat until incorporated.
•In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. With mixer on low speed, gradually beat in flour mixture in two batches.
•Scoop off dough by the tablespoon; roll into balls. Place granulated sugar on a plate; roll balls in sugar, coating completely. Place 2 inches apart on a nonstick insulated baking sheet.
•Bake until cookies begin to puff up slightly, about 7 minutes. Remove from oven. Press one peanut butter cup in center of each cookie. Return to oven; continue baking until cookies are golden brown and chocolate has begun to melt, about 6 minutes more. Let cool at least 10 minutes on baking sheet before transferring cookies to rack to cool completely.

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Favorite Chocolate Mousse Pie

By: Terre Covington

Ingredients:

½ c. milk

20 large marshmallows

1 extra large Hershey’s With Almonds Graham cracker crust

2 small box whipping cream

Directions:

· Melt milk & marshmallows over low heat. Add the mellows one by one.

· Slowly add in the Chocolate bar one piece at a time.

· Refrigerate mixture.

· Mix one box of Whipping cream till Firm. Fold into chocolate.

· Pour mixture into graham cracker Crust.

· Mix more whipping cream until firm. Add in powder Sugar and vanilla to taste. Top on pie.

· Serves 8.

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Crunch Top Apple Pie

By: Amy McAllister

Pie Ingredients:

Dough for double 9-in pie crust
(Homemade, frozen, or refrigerated)
¾ c. sugar
1 T. Flour
1 t. cinnamon
Dash salt
3 ½ c. peeled, shopped cooking apples
16 oz apple sauce
1 T lemon juice
2 T. butter, chopped into small pieces

Crunch Topping Ingredients:

3 T. flour
1 T sugar
Dash salt
1 T. butter (room temp)


Pie Directions:
• Preheat oven to 425 deg.
• Line a 9-in pie pan with half of dough
• Combine sugar, flour, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl.
• Stir in apples, sauce and lemon juice.
• Spoon apple mix into pie pan an dot with butter. Cut remaining crust into strips; arrange in a lattice design over top of pie.

Crunch Directions:
• Combine flour, sugar and salt in a bowl.
• Using a for, cut butter into mix until crumbly.
• Sprinkle over top crust.
• Bake 10 min., then reduce to 350 and continue to bake for 45 min.

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