This entry to the fall recipes actually includes three! I had a can pf Pumpkin Pie mix in the pantry that needed to be used & just started experimenting. What I found was that you can make a can of pie mix go along way. And the proceeds are delicious!

First we start off with a simple pumpkin cream cheese danish.

You will need:

• A few spoon fulls of pumpkin pie mix
• Cream cheese
• Crescent rolls

What you do:

Mix the pumpkin with the cheese & spread in the rolled out crescent dough. Wrap the dough over the mix & bake as directed on the roll tube. Sprinkle with pie seasoning or cinnamon!

Ohh so good with coffee & a friend!

Well as you will notice you still have most of a can of pie mix left so lets get to it!

Yummy Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Autumn flavored frosting!

(Sorry no picture my family ate them all before I got my camera out. I guess that’s saying something!)

What you need:

In a large mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin, eggs, sugar and oil; mix well. Add cake mix and pumpkin pie spice; beat for 2 minutes. Pour into a greased or lined cupcake pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack completely before frosting!

Autumn Frosting:

• 1can of white frosting
•  1block of ream cheese
• Remainder of pumpkin pie mix
• Pumpkin pie spice to taste

Just start whippin until it’s fluffy, & tastes just the way you like it, which may require many spoon samples.  (Just  a note left over frosting is great on a graham cracker for breakfast! )

Frost your cupcakes & enjoy with the ones you love by the fire with some hot apple cider! 

So there you go one can three recipes to warm your sole, fill your belly, & not take your entire day.-Happy Fall