Heather's Pumpkin Squares

2 cups sugar
4 eggs
1 cup oil
2 cups pumpkin (about 1/2 of a 29 oz can)
2 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking powder
6 oz mini chocolate chips
     (Either)
2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp cloves
1/2 nutmeg
1/2 tsp allspice
    (Or)
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice

Mix all ingredients together and bake on a cookie sheet (with at least 1 inch sides) or a jelly roll pan @ 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes.

Frositng:
3/4 cup softened butter
1 tbs milk
3 oz softened cream cheese
3 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla

Cream together and spread on cooled bars.

Indoor S'mores

(From Golden Grahams)

Ingredients:

Yield:

16-20

bars

Units: US | Metric

• 8 cups Golden Grahams cereal
• 6 cups miniature marshmallows
• 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips
• 5 tablespoons butter, cut in pieces
• 1/4 cup light corn syrup (optional)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions:

1. Grease 9x13 pan.
2. Pour cereal into large bowl.
3. Heat 5 cups marshmallows, chips, butter and corn syrup in medium saucepan over low heat.
4. Stir constantly until smooth.
5. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
6. Pour mixture over cereal; stir until coated.
7. Stir in remaining marshmallows.
8. Press into pan.
9. Refrigerate for 1 hour until firm.
10. Cut into bars.

Butternut Squash Soup

adapted from allrecipes.com

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1-2 tsp powdered onion
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 1 medium carrot, chopped
• 2 medium potatoes, cubed
• 1 medium butternut squash - peeled, seeded, and cubed
• 1 (32 fluid ounce) container chicken stock
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• dash of cinnamon
• dash of chili powder
• clove of garlic

Directions

1. Melt the butter in a large pot, and cook the onion, celery, carrot, potatoes, and squash 5 minutes, or until lightly browned. Pour in enough of the chicken stock to cover vegetables. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover pot, and simmer 40 minutes, or until all vegetables are tender.
2. Transfer the soup to a blender, and blend until smooth. Return to pot, and mix in any remaining stock to attain desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper. 
3.  Top with sour cream or bacon bits.

Nutritional Information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 305 | Total Fat: 6.8g | Cholesterol: 21mg