October 26, 2019

Pumpkin Butterscotch Chips Muffins

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Pumpkin Butterscotch Chips Muffins

October 26: National Pumpkin Day

We (and our fall festival friends) enjoyed the pumpkin butterscotch chips cookies recipe that we posted earlier on our blog, so we tried making them into muffins, too. These were devoured at a smaller autumn themed potluck as well. It must have been the intoxicating scent of butterscotch chips and the favorite fall flavor of pumpkin that tempted our friends to eat them all again. For those who love pumpkin, here is another recipe that they can make with this seasonal squash—pumpkin butterscotch chips muffins. They are a festive food during fall, especially on National Pumpkin Day.

Recipe

(Adapted from Delish)

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups flour
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 1/2 cup butterscotch chips, divided use
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 2 eggs
  • 6 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled slightly
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla
  • ¼ cup sour cream

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the flour with sugar. Mix in the baking powder, baking soda and salt.

Mix in the cinnamon and ground nutmeg. Stir in 1 cup of butterscotch chips until well coated. In another bowl, place 1 cup of canned pumpkin puree.

Beat the eggs into the pumpkin. Melt and cool the butter before pouring it into the pumpkin-egg mixture.

Add the vanilla and sour cream. Mix until creamy. Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until the batter is moist.

Scoop into cupcake papers and place in a muffin tin. Top with remaining butterscotch chips. Bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.

Notes

  • Tossing the butterscotch chips into the flour mixture prevents them from sinking to the bottom of the muffins.
  • Search our blog for more pumpkin recipes.
 

October 25, 2019

Deep Fried Oreos and Twinkies

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Deep Fried Oreos and Twinkies

October 25: National Greasy Foods Day

“Grease” is definitely the word!!! How appropriate that the popular musical movie of the same name ended with a festive carnival scene (which had greasy foods on set).

We ourselves enjoy going to festivals, state fairs, fiestas and rodeos throughout the year. Besides the carnival rides, entertainment, vendor booths and free product samples, there is a lot of food, especially fried, greasy ones! The usual fair fare includes corn dogs, funnel cakes, French fries, onion rings, churrosand fried chicken/fish/shrimp/ribs and more. But chefs have gotten really creative with deep fried Oreos, Twinkies, cheesecake, hand pies (empanadas, pasties or turnovers), candy bars, ice cream and even butter!

We tried a few of these greasy grub out of curiosity but realize these are not for the health-conscious so we rarely eat them anymore at the festivals. But for the purpose of our blog, we deep fried a few Oreos and Twinkies in observance of National Greasy Foods Day.

Recipe

(Adapted from AllRecipes.com)

Ingredients

  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 teaspoons oil
  • 1 ½ cups pancake mix
  • Oreos and Twinkies (cold)
  • Frying oil
  • Powdered sugar

Directions

In a large bowl, beat the egg with milk and oil. Stir in the pancake mix until the batter is smooth and lump-free.

Dip the Oreos/Twinkies in the batter, letting the excess drip back into the bowl. Deep fry in 375 degrees F oil. Avoid overcrowding. Flip the Oreos/Twinkies to the other side and fry for another few minutes. Remove from the oil when they are golden brown. Drain the grease out from the Oreos/Twinkies on paper towels.  Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with powdered sugar. Eat while still hot.

Notes

  • This recipe is the basic batter for most deep fried fare food. Try dipping small slices of frozen cheesecake and cold candy bars on sticks. Be careful when deep frying them to avoid oil splatters.
  • Some food vendors drizzle melted chocolate over the deep fried Oreos and Twinkies.
  • Thanks to Karen B. for the paper food trays that we used to serve and photograph our greasy grub above.
 

October 13, 2019

M&Ms Peanut Butter Cereal Bars

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M&Ms Peanut Butter Cereal Bars

October 13: National M&M Day

More than two decades ago, as newlyweds on our first visit to Highlander’s sister Linda R.’s home northeast of Reno, Nevada, her family welcomed us hungry travelers with a plate of colorful M&M treats. Our niece, Nichole, noticed how we devoured enjoyed snacking on them that she offered to write down the recipe from her mother’s cookbook. At the time, she was just a young grade schooler learning how to write letters (she is now a newlywed herself)!

Whenever we visit the family, they prepare other delicious snacks for us, showing their hospitality and love. M&Ms peanut butter cereal bars remind us of Nichole whose lucky husband Dylan N. is now enjoying her cooking. And everyone can also devour these delicious M&Ms peanut butter cereal bars with this recipe especially on National M&Ms Day.

Recipe

Ingredients

Directions

Combine cereal and M&Ms in a bowl. Set aside. In a large pot, melt the butter, peanut butter and salt together.

Stir in the marshmallows and mix until melted and smooth. Remove from heat. Fold in the cereal and M&Ms, making sure everything is combined well.

In a greased 10×10 inch square (or 9×13 inch rectangle) pan, gently press the cereal mixture. Let cool for 15 minutes. Cut into 9 thick squares or 12 bars.

Notes

  • We welcomed niece Nichole and her new husband Dylan with this snack and her handwritten recipe when they came to visit us while RVing across America for a belated honeymoon. She was happily surprised that we saved that handwritten recipe after all these years. The cookbook from which she copied the recipe cannot be found and is no longer published. So this handwritten keepsake can be passed on to others, including her future children.
  • Sometimes we change out the colors of M&Ms to red and green and make these peanut butter bars and package them for Christmas treats.
  • Make more M&Ms treats, like peanut butter cookies.
  • Cook the classic Rice Krispies treats (regular or chocolate).

 

 

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