Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes

So a friend of mine posted an easy recipe for Pumpkin Spice cupcakes that were only 3 ingredients and lowfat as well/. I added my own cinnamon cream cheese frosting and it made for a perfect taste.  I thought I would share the recipe with those of you looking for a yummy easy fall treat:)  (sorry I didn't get a picture of them before they were devoured).

Cupcakes
Spice Cake Mix
2 cans pumpkin
2 tbsp. vanilla

Mix all three ingredients until well blended. Batter will be a little thick. Spoon into cupcake pan and bake on 350 for 25 minutes.  (Note:  these tend to be very dense so may not appear done but they are)

Allow to cool then add frosting.

Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

1/4 stick of butter (softened)
1 block of cream cheese (softened)
3 cups powdered sugar
2 tea. vanilla
2 teas. ground cinnamon

In stand up mixer beat butter and cream cheese until blended. gradually add powdered sugar until desired texture is reached.  stir in cinnamon and vanilla. Let set up in fridge for 30 minutes then apply generously to cupcakes:)

These were so much better the 2nd day after they had set over night.

Happy Fall Yall

Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes

So one of my boys favorite meals are Sloppy Joes.  However, I am not particularly fond of (except for the fact that it is super easy lol). So a few years ago I saw a recipe about Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes so after a little doctoring it is safe to say it is one of my favorite sandwiches now.  Besides the fact that it too is very easy it is very tasty as well.  So I thought I would share it with you.  This is truly one of the most mouth watering sandwiches made (in my opinion anyway).

Ingredients
Ground beef
Green Pepper
Onion(I prefer white peeled onions)
Salt
Pepper
1 Tbsp Flour
1 Cup of Beef Stock
2 Tbsp of Worschester Sauce
2 Tbsp A1 Sauce
Cheese of choice (I prefer White Cheddar Cheese but provolone is really good too)
Split top buns or plain hamburger buns


Brown Ground beef on stovetop. Add salt & pepper to meat while cooking then drain.  Now stop right here because I want you to know from this point on I transfer everything to the crockpot so it can simmer all day however the remainder of the recipe can all be done in minutes on the stovetop so whichever you prefer.  I personally like to now be cooking right at dinner time hence the reason I put it in the crock pot or if your on the go its great to have it ready when you make it home. 

 

 

In a separate bowl add chopped onions and peppers ( I use 1/4 of each not a whole).  Stir then add into meat.  From this point just add all other ingredients....flour, A1, Worchester, beef stock, and a little more salt & pepper to taste.  Stir completely and let cook on low for 3-4 hours.  After this add slices of cheese on top and let melt then stir.  At this point it is ready to serve on a bun and eat or you may choose to let it simmer a little longer:)

Hope you enjoy this yummy little sandwich and stay tuned til the next fun recipe:)

Chewy Oatmeal Butterscotch Cookies

Ingredients

1 Cup of Butter (softened)
1 Cup Packed Dark Brown Sugar
1 Cup White Sugar
2 Eggs
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 Cups Flour
3 Cups of Cooking Oats ( I grind mine to a fine mix in my grinder instead of whole oats but its good either way)
1 bag Butterscotch Chips (you can add raisins, chocolate Chips, or even toffee bites)

Cream Butter and both sugars together in a mixer until smooth.  Add one egg at a time beating completely in between then add vanilla and stir. In a separate bowl combine flour, salt, & baking soda.  Stir with spoon then gradually beat in to cream mixture until well blended.   Fold in Oats & Butterscotch chips.  Cover & let sit in fridge for 30 minutes - an hour before baking.  Its also ok to let the dough sit over night in fridge and bake the next day. 

Roll and flatten in a nice round shape on your baking sheet.  (these cookies do not expand much so you will want to shape them otherwise they will turn out small and round. Still good but not as big)

Bake on 375 for 10 minutes. Remove from baking sheet onto cooling rack and then try to wait until they cool so you don't burn your tongue lol:) I always have to have a warm one so I love to eat them as soon as I place them on my cooling rack.