Happy Halloween!!! I wanted to share these awesome easy pumpkin bars with you today. Some say they have even replaced pumpkin pie in their house. I am not sure if we can go that far over here, but they are really good. I hope everyone had a great Halloween. We had the best time at the Botanical Garden, celebrating my friend Alicia’s Bday, despite the rain. I have included some fun photos below. Let me know if you made the bars and how they turned out!!!
Ingredients
Base
- 15.25 oz Box Yellow Cake Mix Reserve 1 c. for topping
- 1 egg beaten
- 1/2 c. butter meted
Middle
- 15 oz pumpkin puree
- 2 eggs
- 2/3 c. milk
- 1/2 c. brown sugar packed
- 3 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla
Topping
- 1 c. yellow cake mix That you reserved
- 1/2 c. butter softened
- 3/4 c. sugar
Instructions
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Preheat 350 degrees
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Mix base ingredients well and press into a 9×13 grease cake pan
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Mix middle ingredients well and pour over base.
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Mix topping well, until it’s crumbly and sprinkle over middle layer.
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Bake 50-60 minutes or until it is golden brown and middle is set.
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Serve with whipped cream on top
Are you getting ready for Halloween? This year we did not get to carve pumpkins. With my older 2 away at college and my youngest swamped with studying for tests, over the weekend, we decided to skip this year. I did see some really great carving kits at CVS, when I went to get treats to hand out at my husbands office party this week (the kids were the cutest and they did tell us that we had the best selection!!!! WOOOOO HOOOOO)….I decided to do a virtual carving this year…but maybe I might go back to CVS tomorrow AM and get those carving kits…we still have one day. I so love Halloween…it is my dear friend Alicia’s B-day..we are taking her to the NY Botanical Garden for lunch and to see their Spooky Pumpkin Garden. More on that tomorrow!!!! In the meanwhile:
Can you believe it?????? Today marks our first Amazon Christmas/Holiday gift guide…we only have 7 more left!!! HA!!! EVERYONE has been asking when they will start… soooo here you go….I mixed it up for the first one…there is a little of everything including in today’s guide, really something for everyone on your list….him, her, kids, bestie, sister, aunt, co-worker, boss..I tried to jam it all in for you the first week!!!
This game will leave you in tears laughing!!!
This might be a favorite gift of the season..everyone is getting one!!!!!
Face Rollers are the hottest things right now…This is a perfect gift for your sister, bestie, aunt, mother, anyone really!!!!!
This is the best price I found so far on apple AirPods!!!! Order soon they will go up!!!!
Such a great men’s sweater!!!
These printed cloth napkins make a great gift!!!!
You can never go wrong with a mixology set and there is even a coupon!!!!!
This plug is compatible with Alexia so she can turn anything (the lamp, coffee maker, etc) on using the Alexia app
Love these chic Jonathan Adler coasters!!!!
And this leopard tray!!!
This Week’s Book Club choice, The Witch of Willow Hall by Hester Fox is a perfect one for Halloween Week. I loved visiting Salem, Mass in college and could not resist buying this book…..
Two centuries after the Salem witch trials, there’s still one witch left in Massachusetts. But she doesn’t even know it.
Take this as a warning: if you are not able or willing to control yourself, it will not only be you who suffers the consequences, but those around you, as well.
New Oldbury, 1821
In the wake of a scandal, the Montrose family and their three daughters—Catherine, Lydia and Emeline—flee Boston for their new country home, Willow Hall.
The estate seems sleepy and idyllic. But a subtle menace creeps into the atmosphere, remnants of a dark history that call to Lydia, and to the youngest, Emeline.
All three daughters will be irrevocably changed by what follows, but none more than Lydia, who must draw on a power she never knew she possessed if she wants to protect those she loves. For Willow Hall’s secrets will rise, in the end…
For more information or to purchase this book, click HERE.
I have partnered with Beauty Counter rep Jean Voute (you need to check out her instagram for videos on the products) to bring you some of my favorites. Over the next few months, Jean is going to help me introduce you to more Beauty Counter products!!!
I have been using the Cleansing Balm everyday for a couple of years now and gone through tons of jars. It is amazing.
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Who’s ready to drop 3 sizes by Thanksgiving? The Diet Center of Rye can help. To get you started fast, they have an all new Smart KETO diet with a free Keto Power Pack…In the meanwhile Judi sent me one of the Diet Center’s new recipes…My daughter and I have been loving it. So easy to make, so good for you….We are on our way to new clothes!!!! Bon Appetit!!!
