Pumpkin Cheesecake Muffins

This muffin is no ordinary breakfast fare — its rich, creamy cheesecake center and fragrant spiciness are worth your time to slow down and enjoy a little indulgence in your morning routine.  I was originally aiming for a “surprise” center with the cream cheese mixture hidden inside, but I decided to display it on top…

Pumpkin Cupcakes

Pumpkin is a popular ingredient in many autumn recipes, paired with warm spices like cinnamon and cloves.  Why not extend the use of spiced pumpkin into the cold winter months as well?  These fluffy, fragrant cupcakes are a delicious sweet treat readily enjoyed with a mug of hot cocoa.  Adapted from a recipe by Emeril…

snickerdoodles

Cinnamon-y, sugary, warm and chewy. Perfect for a mug of hot spiced cider. Here’s a closeup of those wonderful nooks and crannies that magically appear after they flatten out in the oven on their own:

pumpkin bread plus

Full of pumpkin flavor, tangy cranberries, and crunchy pecans… hello autumn! 1 egg 1/4 cup oil 1/4 water 2/3 c pumpkin puree 1/2 c sugar 1 1/4 c flour 1/2 t each of salt, nutmeg, cinnamon 2/3 t baking soda 1/4 c each of chopped pecans and dried cranberries Preheat oven to 350°F.  Grease or…