Pumpkin Blondies

It's that time of year again!  I discovered that I had at least 90 pumpkin recipes, so I decided to give it my best shot and bake as many as possible before the end of the the fall season.

I started off with Pumpkin Blondies--not sure if it's the elevation (6400 ft), but it turned out like a bread/cake/brownie. :D Don't know any other way to describe it. The good news is that it was delicious! The hubby enjoyed it too, so it was definitely a winner.

https://www.iheartnaptime.net/pumpkin-blondies/

Bailey's Brownie Bottom Cheesecake

I recently had neighbors over for dinner and couldn't wait to make this one. Brownie bottom, Baileys in the cheesecake, ganache and whipped cream--yum! Not sure what the issue was, but I couldn't get the whipped cream consistency I needed; it kept curdling. Other than that, it was a wonderfully delicious cheesecake. So glad that I had to share. ;)

https://www.lifeloveandsugar.com/2018/06/06/baileys-brownie-cheesecake/

Chocolate Zucchini Brownies

It's the month of Zucchini and I always get excited to see what Pinterest has for me each year. I literally started with the first and have been working my way down. This is a different version than the one I did last year (which had sour cream), but by far, my favorite way to "sneak" zucchini into a recipe. I ended up adding walnuts for the PERFECT brownie. I could probably make this one every week--but it's a tough one to share and calories aren't my friend. :)

http://www.dinner-mom.com/zucchini-brownies/

Cheesecake Marbled Brownies

I've made something similar in the past, but I was attracted to the methodology and tips I  this recipe.  It was melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Best fresh and warm out of the oven and far better than the last one I tried. A new favorite.

https://smittenkitchen.com/2009/09/cheesecake-swirled-brownies/

Duncan Hines Chewy Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

I bought an industrial size box of Duncan Hines brownies for "emergencies". I noticed that on the back of the box there were recipes for other yummy treats, so I tried the Chewy Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies. I liked the oatmeal and chocolate chips, but next time I think walnuts will make these cookies perfect. They are a little rich, but if you remember that they are really brownies shaped like cookies it helps. Maybe I can add the ingredients and make bars instead of cookies next time--oatmeal brownies :) Super easy and worth making for your chocolate lovers :)

https://www.duncanhines.com/recipes/cookies-bars/Duncan%20Hines%C2%AE/chocolate-chewy-oatmeal-cookies/