Pumpkin Cheese-Swirled PieServes 81 Unbaked 9-inch (4-Cup Volume) Deep-Dish Pie Shell1 Package (3 Ounces) Cream Cheese, Softened� Cup Light Corn Syrup, Divided� Teaspoon Vanilla Extract (Optional)1 Cup Libby's 100% Pure Pumpkin� Cup Nestle Carnation Evaporated Milk2 Eggs, Lightly Beaten� Cup Granulated Sugar2 Teaspoons Pumpkin Pie Spice� Teaspoon SaltBeat cream cheese in small mixer bowl until fluffy.  Gradually add � cup corn syrup and, if desired, vanilla extract; beat … [Read more...]

Cranberry Chocolate Crunch BarkServes 321 Package (20 Ounces) Vanilla- or Chocolate-Flavored Almond Bark, Coarsely Chopped� Cup Almonds� Cup Sweetened Dried Cranberries2 Cups Crisp Rice CerealPlace a bar pan (either glass, aluminum, or stoneware) into the freezer for at least 1 hour.  (If there is no room in the freezer and it's cold outside, place the bar pan outside or in the garage.)Cover a large cutting board with a sheet of parchment paper or waxed paper.Place almond bark into … [Read more...]

PumpkinChip Cream PieServes8� Cup Cold 2% Milk1 Package (3.4 Ounces) Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix2/3 Cup Miniature Semisweet Chocolate Chips� Cup Canned Pumpkin� Teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice1 Carton (8 Ounces) Frozen Whipped Topping, Thawed, Divided1 Graham Cracker Crust (9 Inches)Slivered Almonds and Chocolate Curls, OptionalIn a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Stir in the chocolate chips, pumpkin pie and pie spice. Fold in 2 c … [Read more...]

ChocolateReindeer CookiesMakes5 Dozen1 � Cups Packed Brown Sugar� Cup Butter, Cubed2 Tablespoons Water2 Cups (12 Ounces) SemisweetChocolate Chips2 Eggs� Teaspoon Almond Extract2 � Cups All-Purpose Flour1 � Teaspoons Baking Soda� Teaspoon SaltMiniature PretzelsRed Shoestring Licorice, Cut Into1-Inch Pieces1 Can Chocolate Frosting (16Ounces)M&M;'s Miniature Baking Bits,Cherry Sour Balls, and Nonpareil-Coated Chocolate CandiesIn a large saucepan over low heat, cook the brown sugar, butter and … [Read more...]

ChristmasMice CookiesMakes1 1/2 Dozen2/3 Cup Semisweet Chocolate Chips2 Cups Chocolate Wafer Crumbs(About 40 Wafers), Divided1/3 Cup Sour Cream36 Nonpareils� Cup Sliced Almonds18 Pieces Black ShoestringLicorice (2 Inches)In a microwave, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Stir in 1 cup crumbs and sour cream. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle.For each mouse, roll about 1 tablespoon chocolate mixture into a ball, tapering one end to resemble a mouse. Roll in remainin … [Read more...]

CranberryIce Cream PieServes8Pastry for Single-Crust Pie (9-Inch)� Cup Cold 2% Milk1 Package (3.4 Ounces) Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix3 Cups Vanilla Ice Cream, Softened1 Can (14 Ounces) Jellied Cranberry Sauce, Cut Into Slices2 Cups Whipped ToppingRed Food Coloring, OptionalLine a 9-inch pie plate with pastry; trim and flute edges. Line unpricked pastry with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 450�F for 8 minutes. Remove foil; bake 5-7 minutes longer or until golden brown. Cool … [Read more...]

GingerbreadSandwich TreesMakes2 Dozen� Cup Butter, Softened1 Cup Packed Brown Sugar1 Egg� Cup Molasses4 Cups All-Purpose Flour3 Teaspoons Pumpkin Pie Spice1 � Teaspoons Baking Soda1 � Teaspoons Ground Ginger� Teaspoon SaltM&M;'s Miniature Baking Bits� Cup Vanilla Frosting� Cup Confectioners' SugarGreen Food Coloring, OptionalIn a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and molasses. Combine the flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, ginger and salt; gr … [Read more...]

GingerbreadCupcakesServes12� Cup Butter, Softened� Cup Packed Brown Sugar1 Egg� Cup Water� Cup Molasses1 1/3 Cups All-Purpose Flour� Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon� Teaspoon Baking Powder� Teaspoon Baking Soda� Teaspoon Salt� Teaspoon Ground Ginger� Teaspoon Ground Nutmeg� Teaspoon Ground AllspiceMAPLE FROSTING:1/3 Cup Butter, Softened1 Ounce Cream Cheese, Softened� Cup Packed Brown SugarDash Salt� Cup Maple Syrup� Teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract1 Cup Confectioners' SugarIn a large bowl … [Read more...]