Snow Flake Popcorn

PLUS

A cute momma from our preschool group brought this to the Halloween Party for the kids. It is super yum-o and def. blog worthy! *Contains Eggs in Marshmallow Creme.

• bag (3-oz) microwave popcorn (any)
• 1 jar (7-oz) marshmallow creme
• Small red and green candy sprinkles (or any color, OR m&ms)

Directions:Heat oven to 325F. Spray large cookie sheet with cooking spray. Microwave bag of popcorn as directed on bag. Empty the jar of marshmallow creme into a medium microwaveable bowl. Microwave uncovered on High about 2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute, until melted. Shake popcorn into marshmallow creme, being careful not to add unpopped kernels. Stir gently until coated. Spread popcorn on cookie sheet. Sprinkle with candies. Bake about 10 minutes, stirring after 5 minutes, until marshmallow coating is dry. Cool completely on cookie sheet on wire rack; break up large pieces.

This recipe from CDKitchen for Snowflake Popcorn serves/makes 8 cups

Sugar and Spice Pumpkin Seeds

Pumpkin seeds are yum yum, but I wanted to find a sweet taste for them, instead of salty. So here is a good one.

• 1 cup pumpkin seeds

• 4 TBSP white sugar
• 1 TBSP oil

• 2 tsp sugar
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pumpkin spice

1. Spread seeds on cookie sheet and bake at 250 for 30-35 minutes, turning occasionally.
2. mix 2 tsp sugar, the salt and pumpkin spice in a medium bowl
3. When seeds are toasted heat oil in a skillet on medium. When oil is ready add seeds and 4 Tablespoons of sugar. Stir it around for 45 seconds.
4. Move this mixture into the pumpkin spice mix and stir and coat all of the seeds with sweet goodness.

Apple Crisp

Makes one 8" x 11" crisp

Prep Time: :10, Cook Time: :45

Ingredients:

For the Filling:

• 6-7 cups peeled, cored apple pieces
• ¾ cup white granulated sugar
• 1 T. corn starch
• 1 t. ground cinnamon
• ¼ t. nutmeg
• 3 T. water
• 1 T. lemon juice

For the Crust:

• 1 cup flour
• 1/2 cup melted butter (earth balance, soy-free)
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1 cup oats
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)

1. Preheat Oven to 350.
2. Mix filling ingredients in a large bowl.
3. Mix crust ingredients in a large bowl.
4. Spray an 8" by 11" pan and spread apples on the bottom.
5. top with crust
6. And throw it in the oven for you and me AND for 35-45 minutes!
7. Top with ice cream (I like coconut ice cream, vanilla bean (by Purely Decadent)

OR THIS TOPPING...

I can't decide, which topping is better....hmmmm....

• For the Topping:
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• 2 cups 1-minute oats (also known as quick oats)
• 1 ¾ cup white all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ cup packed brown sugar
• ½ cup white granulated sugar
• ½ cup finely chopped pecans
• ½ t. baking powder
• ½ t. baking soda
• ¾ cup dairy-free soy margarine, melte