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Apple Cider Shortbread Cookies

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Fall is the perfect time of year for cooking, watching the leaves turn and sitting on your porch with a mug of warm, spiced apple cider. If you want to capture that same experience in a cookie, these Apple Cider Shortbread Cookies are sure to hit the spot.

Apple Cider Shortbread Cookies

Capture the Flavors of Fall

Is there anything better than a buttery, tender bite of shortbread? While I find plain shortbread irresistible, there’s no question that adding apple cider and spices takes shortbread to new heights of flavor.

Like any good shortbread, these cookies melt in your mouth and are not overly sweet. The cider glaze adds a touch of creamy texture and a dash of extra sweetness.

Tips for Making Apple Cider Shortbread Cookies

  • If you’re unsure about the difference between apple cider and apple juice, you’re not alone. It’s actually difficult to tell them apart. For the best results, select plain cider with no spices or flavors added to it.
  • You’ll need a rolling pin and a cookie cutter to make these. If you don’t have these items on hand, try these emergency substitutes. A wine bottle or drinking glass can sit in for the rolling pin, and a drinking glass can step in for a cookie cutter.
  • Pecan shortbreads are a classic cookie. If you want, you can add ground pecans to these cookies to add crunch and smooth, nutty flavor.

What to Serve With Apple Cider Shortbread Cookies

Fall entertaining centers around comforting, warmly spiced food and drinks. That’s why this Spiced Vodka Cranberry Fall Cocktail is a great match for these cookies.

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Apple Cider Shortbread Cookies

Course Dessert
Servings 18 cookies
Author Good Living Guide

Ingredients

Cookie Ingredients

Glaze Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper
  3. Sift flour. Set aside.
  4. Lightly flour a flat surface. (Cutting board)
  5. Add the butter, powdered sugar, and apple cider in a mixing bowl. Using an electric mixer combine the ingredients.
  6. Continue mixing while adding in the salt.
  7. Slowly add the sifted flour, a cup at a time, continuing to mix for a few minutes. At first the mixture will resemble sand. Continue to mix until it begins to look like dough.

  8. Slightly flour your hands and work with the dough to form a ball. Move the cookie dough onto the floured cutting board.

  9. Reflour your hands and coat the rolling pin with that flour.

  10. Using the flour coated rolling pin, roll the cookie dough out until it is about 3/4 inches thick.

  11. With the round cookie cutter, cut out the dough to form the cookies.
  12. Use a spatula to move the raw cookies to the prepped cookie sheet.

  13. Bake at 375 degrees for 6 minutes.

  14. Remove from the oven and allow to cool on the cookie sheet for 1 minute.
  15. Gently transfer the cookies to a cooling rack.

  16. Whisk the glazing ingredients (apple cider and powdered sugar together).

  17. Spoon the glaze over the cooled cookies allowing the glaze to firm.
  18. Sprinkle with cinnamon.

Recipe Notes

Makes 18 cookies.

Apple Cider Shortbread Cookies

No Bake Bourbon Balls

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Make it a very merry party season with classic No Bake Bourbon Balls. These decadent bites of creamy chocolate are whiskey-laced truffles that will make your guests swoon. Best of all, they require no baking and are ready in minutes.

No Bake Bourbon Balls

Get Into the Holiday Spirit

Bourbon balls are a traditional Southern treat, and this version is the classic recipe. The original recipe comes from Kentucky, which is not surprising since Kentucky is known for its many fine bourbons.

Bring these out at the end of dinner for a dessert that’s also an after-dinner drink. They’re small enough to be enjoyable even after a big meal. No Bake Bourbon Balls are perfect on holiday buffets and dessert tables.

Tips for Making No Bake Bourbon Balls

  • Children will find the gooey chocolate balls irresistible. Keep these boozy treats out of their reach.
  • Bourbon is not the same as other types of whiskey like rye, Irish whiskey or Scotch. Be sure to use Kentucky-style bourbon for the full, smooth flavor that gives these desserts their distinctive taste. Jack Daniels and Wild Turkey are two popular brands of bourbon.
  • You can change up the flavor and texture of bourbon balls by dusting them with granulated sugar or a mix of cinnamon and sugar. You can also swap out the ground walnuts for ground pecans or ground hazelnuts.

What to Serve With No Bake Bourbon Balls

Enhance the slight vanilla tones of bourbon by pairing these with coffee and homemade vanilla creamer. They’ll also go well with a spicy, creamy Chai Tea Latte.

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No Bake Bourbon Balls
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No Bake Bourbon Balls

No Bake Bourbon Balls are perfect on holiday buffets and dessert tables. These decadent bites of creamy chocolate will make your guests swoon.

Course Dessert
Author Good Living Guide

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Mix ingredients.

  2. Roll into balls.

  3. Dust with powdered sugar.

Recipe Notes

Makes about 3 dozen. Keeps well in an air-tight container.

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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cranberry Bread

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Just when you think there’s nothing new in fall baking, along comes this Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cranberry Bread. This moist, sweet bread will be the star of your brunch table.

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cranberry Bread

This Wonderful Bread Will Warm You Up Quickly

Quick breads hold a special place in every baker’s heart. They never fail you. They’re a fast, easy way to enjoy something warm and fresh from the oven without having to work at it all day.

I like breads that hover between a loaf and a cake, and this moist, tender bread fits that description. It’s perfect with your morning coffee or as an afternoon snack.

Tips for Making Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cranberry Bread

  • Dried cranberries are similar to raisins but with a more vibrant, tangy flavor and a beautiful ruby color. They’re a great way to add taste, color and health benefits to all your baking.
  • Make this bread even more scrumptious by drizzling a cream cheese frosting over it while it’s still warm. Try this classic recipe.
  • Pumpkin puree is not the same as pumpkin pie filling. If you only have the pie filling, you can use it if you leave out the pumpkin pie spices.

What to Serve With Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cranberry Bread

This bread is a wonderful centerpiece to any fall brunch. Serve it with whipped butter and add delicious, seasonally appropriate items.

Try this Butternut Squash, Apple and Bacon Hash or a cheesy, comforting Spinach and Herb Pastatta.

Keep it cozy with mugs of warm mulled cider you can make in your crock pot.

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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cranberry Bread
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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cranberry Bread

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cranberry Bread makes a wonderful centerpiece to any fall brunch. It's perfect with your morning coffee or as an afternoon snack.

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Author Good Living Guide

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 9-inch loaf pan with Pam baking spray. Set aside.

  2. Using a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, pumpkin pie spice, salt and baking powder until combined.

  3. Whisk in the sugar, pumpkin puree, canola oil, eggs, and vanilla until combined.

  4. Fold in 1 cup of the mini chocolate chips and 1 cup dried cranberries.

  5. Pour batter into the loaf pan.

  6. Sprinkle remaining dried cranberries and chocolate chips on top.

  7. Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

  8. Allow to cool completely before enjoying!

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cranberry Bread

Bourbon Apple Bars

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Apples may not be exotic, but they add tons of tart, crisp flavor to savory and sweet dishes. If you never tire of apples in any form, you’re going to enjoy making and eating these Bourbon Apple Bars.

Bourbon Apple Bars

What’s Special About These Bars

These bars feature a rich, spicy and sweet apple filling on top of a buttery crumb crust and a streusel topping. If you’ve never tried freshly made streusel, you’re in for a surprise. It makes a wonderfully delicate, crisp topping that’s a great alternative to pie crust.

You’ll be tempted to eat these bars right from the oven, but give them time to set. The flavors will be even better once they meld.

Better with Bourbon

The combination of slightly tart apples, sweet streusel, rich bourbon and buttery crumbs will knock your socks off. Don’t worry, the amount of bourbon is just enough to give them a punch of flavor.

Tips for Making Bourbon Apple Bars

  • Bourbon imparts a smooth, deep flavor to baked products. You can buy bourbon in miniature sizes at your local liquor store. If you don’t want to add alcohol, you can use an extract. You can also substitute with rum or cognac.
  • For the best results, use real butter and be sure it’s unsalted.
  • Gala apples are popular, but feel free to substitute your favorite type.

What to Serve with Bourbon Apple Bars

Serve them with a bottle of chilled Moscato D’Asti. This sweet, sparkling wine is low in alcohol and high in fruity flavors that pair perfectly with the fresh, buttery flavors of these bars.

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Bourbon Apple Bars

Bourbon Apple Bars feature a rich, spicy and sweet apple filling on top of a buttery crumb crust and a streusel topping.

Course Dessert
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Author Good Living Guide

Ingredients

Crust Ingredients

Apple Filling Ingredients

Streusel Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
  2. Line an 8 in square baking dish with parchment paper. Set aside.

Crust Directions

  1. In a medium bowl stir the melted butter, sugar, vanilla, and salt together.
  2. Slowly add the flour to the mixture stirring to blend all the ingredients together.
  3. Using your hands, press the mixture into the baking pan.
  4. Bake at 300 degrees for 15 minutes.

Apple Filling Directions

  1. In a large bowl add the sliced apples, flour, sugar, bourbon, cinnamon and nutmeg.

  2. Continue working with the apples until they are well coated. Set aside.

Streusel Directions

  1. Begin adding the oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and flour in a medium bowl.
  2. Whisk all ingredients together until they are mixed well.
  3. Slowly begin to work the butter into the dry ingredients. Using your hands to work with the mixture until it looks like crumbs. Set aside.
  4. Remove the crust from the oven. Set aside.
  5. Increase the temperature of the oven to 350 degrees.
  6. Begin to make a thin layer of apples on the baked crust. Put the apple slices close together pressing them down into the crust.
  7. Sprinkle the streusel on top of the apples.
  8. Return to the oven and bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes. (Streusel should be a golden brown)
  9. Take the baked streusel from the oven. Set it aside to cool for 20 minutes at room temperature.
  10. Transfer to the refrigerator for 2 hours to chill.
  11. Remove the bars from the baking pan and cut into bars.

Bourbon Apple Bars

Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Bars

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If you want a classic taste with a holiday twist, these Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Bars should be right up your alley. They take only 10 minutes to prepare and come out of the oven amazingly soft, chewy and luscious.

Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Bars

Soft, Sweet Snickerdoodles

Snickerdoodles are a classic, favorite cookie that everyone loves. This recipe uses the same ingredients along with pumpkin and seasonal spices.

If you’re like me, you take advantage of every opportunity you have to turn everything into a celebration of all things pumpkin. Those spices are irresistible, and there’s no need to hold back.

Sugar and Spice

The cinnamon and sugar cover on these bars takes them to the next level. When you blend cinnamon, sugar, vanilla, pumpkin spices and pumpkin puree, you get pure deliciousness. These bars will truly melt in your mouth.

Tips for Making Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Bars

  • Baking soda gives snickerdoodle cookies their characteristic puffy shape. In this recipe, it keeps the bars full and fluffy. If you don’t have baking soda, try one of these substitutes.
  • The recipe calls for pumpkin puree. If you can only find pumpkin pie filling, you can use it. Just be sure to leave out the pumpkin pie spices.

What to Serve With Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Bars

Snickerdoodles are a natural companion to a tall, cold glass of milk. Since you’re serving an updated version, pair them with a milk-based cocktail like this creamy, decadent Panda Bear.

If you want to keep it nonalcoholic, make a sparkling cranberry punch. It adds a festive touch and needs only three ingredients.

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Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Bars

These Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Bars take only 10 minutes to prepare and come out of the oven amazingly soft, chewy and luscious.

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 9 bars
Author Good Living Guide

Ingredients

Bar Ingredients

Topping Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Prep baking pan with baking spray.

  3. Line the baking pan with parchment paper.

  4. Add butter, pumpkin puree, both sugars, egg yolk, and vanilla to a mixing bowl. Begin to blend ingredients with the electric mixer. As needed scrape down the sides of the mixing bowl.

  5. Slowly add the dry ingredients (baking soda, salt, pumpkin pie spice, and flour) to the wet ingredients.

  6. Using the electric mixer on low-speed, continue to mix until all ingredients are combined. (Dough will be sticky)

  7. Begin pouring the dough into the prepared baking pan. Scrape the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula to get all of the dough out.
  8. Butter your hands, if necessary, to help spread the dough in the baking pan.

  9. Combine the sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl. Pour the cinnamon sugar evenly on top of the dough.

  10. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. (If you prefer a chewy gooey bar shorten the baking time)

  11. Remove from the oven when done. Set aside to cool before cutting into bars.

Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Bars

Fall Harvest Chex Mix

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Every new season brings us a chance to change our wardrobes, our decorating style and our favorite recipes. This Fall Harvest Chex Mix is a perfect example. It’s the classic party recipe but with the fall-friendly additions of spices and pumpkin seeds.

Fall Harvest Chex Mix Perfect for Parties

The holiday season usually brings a lot of socializing. People are in and out of each other’s homes and relatives visit from out of town. Parties center around warming, comforting food and drinks.

This Fall Harvest Chex Mix is great to have on hand for every occasion. It’s perfect to put out at all your parties, bring to potlucks or carry to work events.

What’s Different About This Chex Mix?

This recipe takes the original party mix and adds seasonally appropriate pumpkin seeds for a dash of crunch and flavor. The varied shapes and golden colors make it look as inviting as it tastes.

Tips for Making Fall Harvest Chex Mix

  • Make this truly seasonal by using the new Halloween M&M variety. The new flavor comes in orange, brown and red. Using it will give your Chex Mix a wonderfully fall-appropriate look.
  • You can buy pumpkin seeds in most grocery and discount stores. You can also order them online.

What to Serve With Fall Harvest Chex Mix

You can’t go wrong with one of the many pumpkin beers or ales that come out every season. Southern Tier’s Pumking is a smooth, delicious choice.

This Warm Pumpkin Pie Cocktail is a creamy, decadent treat that works as a cocktail and dessert all in one.

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Fall Harvest Chex Mix
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Fall Harvest Chex Mix

Fall Harvest Chex Mix is a classic party recipe with fall-friendly additions of spices and pumpkin seeds. It's perfect for parties, potlucks or work events.

Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Servings 22
Author Good Living Guide

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 250 degrees.
  2. Prep cookie sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
  3. Melt the butter. Set aside,
  4. Combine cereal, crackers, and pumpkin seeds in a large bowl,
  5. Add the melted butter to a small bowl.

  6. Add the Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon pepper sauce and 1/8 teaspoon pepper sauce.

  7. Stir as you add the ingredients.
  8. Drizzle over the chex mix.

  9. Use your hands to toss the mixture to coat all of the ingredients.

  10. Dump the chex mix on the prepared cookie sheet. Spread the mix throughout the cookie sheet.
  11. Bake at 250 degrees for 1 hour.

  12. After removing from the oven, carefully put in a large bowl. Allow to cool for 15 minutes.

  13. Add the M&M's.
  14. Stir to combine.
  15. Store the remaining chex mix in a lidded jar or a zip loc bag.

Fall Harvest Chex Mix

Pumpkin Carrot Cake

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If you can’t get enough of classic fall flavors, indulge them all with this spicy, nutty Pumpkin Carrot Cake.

Nestled under cream cheese frosting, this moist, rich cake keeps everything you love about carrot cake while adding a seasonal touch that makes it perfect for fall.

Pumpkin Carrot Cake

Enjoy Your Favorite Flavors with Pumpkin Carrot Cake

Most of us think of carrot cake as a spring cake. It’s traditional for Easter and other spring holidays. That might make you hesitant to make it when the weather turns cooler.

Now, you don’t have to hold back. You can make carrot cake that fits into fall with the addition of creamy pumpkin and seasonal spices.

Pumpkin Carrot Cake Is a Holiday Star

You love all the holiday classics, but you want something a little different. If you want a break from pumpkin pie, pumpkin bread and pumpkin muffins, you need this rich, delectable Pumpkin Carrot Cake.

Tips for Making Pumpkin Carrot Cake

  • You need pumpkin puree for this recipe. Don’t use pumpkin pie filling, which contains additional ingredients. You can make your own from a fresh pumpkin, but be sure to select small, so-called sugar pumpkins.
  • Don’t use low-fat or nonfat cream cheese for the frosting. You won’t get smooth, creamy results.
  • Instead of using premade pumpkin pie spice, try mixing up your own.

What to Serve with Pumpkin Carrot Cake

Serve this Pumpkin Carrot Cake for breakfast or after dinner with a creamy cup of Cinnamon Coffee.

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Pumpkin Carrot Cake

Nestled under cream cheese frosting, this moist, rich cake keeps everything you love about carrot cake while adding a seasonal touch that makes it perfect for fall.

Course Dessert
Author Good Living Guide

Ingredients

Cake

Frosting

Instructions

Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
  2. Grease two 9-inch cake pans or line them with parchment paper.
  3. Whisk together the flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  4. In a separate bowl, beat together the eggs, pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil and vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually combine the dry mixture into the wet mixture.
  6. Fold in the carrots and chopped nuts. Pour equal amount into each of the cake pans.
  7. Bake until an inserted toothpick comes out clean, about 50-60 minutes.
  8. Let cool inside the pans for 15-20 minutes, then place on wire racks to cool completely.

Frosting

  1. Beat the cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy, about 4-5 minutes.

  2. Beat in the vanilla extract and whip until smooth.

  3. Gradually add the powdered sugar and continue to whip with a mixer on high for a few minutes.

  4. If the consistency is not to your liking, try adding more powdered sugar.

  5. Sprinkle cinnamon on top (optional).

Pumpkin Carrot Cake

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Octoberfest Brats and Apples

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Octoberfest Brats and Apples

These Octoberfest Brats and Apples are as warm, crisp and colorful as the first red leaves of fall. This recipe combines fall’s favorite flavors of apple and spices with the classic, comforting taste of brats. It’s an easy skillet meal that will warm your belly and your soul.

Octoberfest Brats and Apples

Spice Up Your Fall Flavors with Octoberfest Brats and Apples

This recipe will get your fall cooking off to a flavorful start. Even on a busy night, it’s quick and easy to put together.

If you’re planning a full Octoberfest meal, you’re halfway there. All you need to add is sauerkraut or braised red cabbage and warm pumpernickel rolls.

If you can’t go to Bavaria to celebrate this special day, bring Bavaria to you with Octoberfest Brats and Apples.

Tips for Making Octoberfest Brats and Apples

  • I like using gala apples because the mild, sweet flavor is a nice contrast with the spicy brats. You can use the type you prefer. Are you confused by all the apple varieties out there? Here’s a handy chart that literally lets you compare apples to apples.
  • Some recipes for brats and apples call for adding cabbage or sauerkraut to the pan. I prefer to serve the cabbage on the side to keep the apples nice and crisp.

What to Serve with Octoberfest Brats and Apples

Make it memorable with an Octoberfest beer. Try a Yeungling Oktoberfest to capture the true taste of the holiday. Make a sparkling cider punch for kids and nondrinkers.

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Octoberfest Brats and Apples

Octoberfest Brats and Apples are as crisp and colorful as the first red leaves of fall. It’s an easy skillet meal that will warm your belly and your soul.

Course Main Course
Cuisine German
Author Good Living Guide

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

  2. Heat the cast iron skillet with 1 tablespoon of olive oil on medium-high.

  3. Add the brats.

  4. Continue to cook the brats for about 6 minutes while occasionally turning them over (or until brown).

  5. When cooked, remove the brats from the skillet.

  6. Set aside.

  7. Add the rest of the olive oil into the cast iron skillet.

  8. Cook the onions for about 1 minute.

  9. Next add the peppers, cooking for about 3 minutes.

  10. Lastly add the mushrooms, cooking for 1 minute.

  11. Continue to stir as each ingredient is added. (They should appear slightly soft.)

  12. Add the sage, salt, and pepper.
  13. Stir well.

  14. In a separate skillet, saute the apples.

  15. When the apples are done, add them to the cast iron skillet.

  16. Add the brats and broth to the cast iron skillet.
  17. Stir to combine.
  18. Transfer the cast iron skillet to the preheated oven set at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes. (Check to make sure that the sausage is completely cooked and the vegetables are tender.)

Octoberfest Brats and Apples

Pumpkin Cake Roll

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Retro recipes are all the rage lately, and the best part of that trend is the return of the venerable cake roll. This Pumpkin Cake Roll lets you enjoy this classic treat with a crunchy shell and a creamy, luscious center.

Pumpkin Cake Roll

What’s Special About This Pumpkin Cake Roll?

This cake roll combines cream cheese, vanilla, walnuts and traditional pumpkin pie spices. It tastes rich and delectable without being overly sweet.

In short, it tastes as lovely as it looks.

Yes, You Can Make This Pumpkin Cake Roll

Have you shied away from making cake rolls, jelly rolls and Swiss rolls? This recipe shows you there’s nothing to fear. Yes, you can create this bakery-perfect confection.

Tips for Making a Pumpkin Cake Roll

  • Getting the cake to roll without cracking can be a little tricky. Some baking experts suggest using parchment paper during baking. Don’t get overly anxious about this. Even professional bakers produce cake rolls with a crack or two.
  • This recipe uses plain, canned pumpkin. Canned pumpkin pie filling has spices added to it. If you use it, just omit the spices.
  • How do you soften cream cheese? There are several ways.

What to Serve with Pumpkin Cake Roll

This Pumpkin Cake Roll will be the star of any holiday gathering, but you don’t have to wait for a special occasion to bake it.

To make it special, pair it with a fall-flavored beverage. This warm cranberry, apple and bourbon toddy is a perfect match for your Pumpkin Cake Roll.

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Pumpkin Cake Roll

This Pumpkin Cake Roll is a classic treat with a crunchy shell and a creamy, luscious center. It's rich and delectable without being overly sweet.

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Author Good Living Guide

Ingredients

Cake

Filling

Instructions

Cake

  1. Beat eggs at high speed for 5 minutes. Gradually add sugar.

  2. Stir in pumpkin and lemon juice. Set aside.

  3. Stir together flour, baking powder, salt, ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg.

  4. Fold into the pumpkin mixture.

  5. Spread into greased and floured pan (10x15x1).

  6. Top with chopped walnuts.

  7. Bake at 375° for 15 minutes.

  8. Turn onto towel dusted with powdered sugar.

  9. Starting at the narrow end, roll towel and cake together.

  10. When cool, unroll and fill with filling.

  11. Roll up again and refrigerate.

Filling

  1. Beat until smooth.

Pumpkin Cake Roll