Adventures in Pumpkin

Yesterday was the first day of October. It finally feels cool outside, and I think it's officially time for baked pumpkin treats. Funny enough, I actually sort of dislike pumpkin pie. However, I l-o-v-e anything else pumpkin. {excluding of course that time McDonalds attempted a pumpkin flavored milk shake...I think I still get nightmares} I usually make pumpkin bread, and that's where it ends. Since this past year I've gotten much more adventurous in the kitchen, I figured it was time to branch out. I have a few recipes lined up I want to try, but yesterday afternoon I was short on time and high on ideas. I crafted up these yummy treats:

First, I took the regular ol' Pillsbury pumpkin bread mix, and turn it into cookies. Just add 1 stick of melted butter, 1 egg, and stir until incorporated. Then form them into little balls and place them on your cookie sheet.

After baked and totally cooled, you can use either canned cream cheese icing, or be extra adventurous and make your own. Sandwich the cookies with as much of the icing as your heart desires.

{MAC 'Mean and Green' nail laquer}

These are rich, but oh so decadent and tasty. I was pretty proud of my creativity this time, seeing as it usually leads to a "eh....uh, ok" kind of turn out and quizzical stares from my sweet husband who will still try anything I make. These were so fun and easy, and they make a super cute fall gift for someone!

{pumpkin snack bags, Hobby Lobby}