Pumpkin Cookies

Ever since my dad gave me the The Great Minnesota Cookie Book for Christmas years ago, I’ve wanted an excuse to bake these pumpkin cookies from Amy and Judy Karlen. I bookmarked the page my first time through the book, but thought that Christmas was not the time for pumpkin cookies. And, every year since,…

Quick Pumpkin Muffins in a Pinch (Vegan)

Our most recent company breakfast was on Halloween this year. When the signup sheet went out, I put down that I would  bring “something high carb”, with the assumption that I would come up with something awesome in the two weeks between then and the event. Fast forward two weeks and I’ve just finished a…

Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Salted Caramel Frosting

So, you may remember that last year I crowned my Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Brown Sugar and Cinnamon Frosting, like,  the queens of fall. The end-all be-all of autumn related cupcakes. The autumnest of the autumn. The epitome of fall in a paper wrapper. Well, as it turns out, I was wrong. I know. How…

Fresh Pumpkin Pie with Ginger Snap Crust

A few weeks ago my three year old nephew was telling me how much he loves the itty bitty pie pumpkin he got at the pumpkin patch, and I (not thinking about just how deep his attachment might run) suggested we turn it into a pie. Surprisingly, he was very enthusiastic about this idea, so…

Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cinnamon-Brown Sugar Icing

You guys. It’s the second most wonderful time of the year! PUMPKIN SPICE SEASON Last year I bought the Costco pack of organic pumpkin puree, and based on how September has gone thus far, I’m going to need to stock up again this year. I know a lot of folks think this whole pumpkin spice…