don't just sit there

b/c the pumpkin season only lasts so long.
i give you,
the result of tonight's craving.
pumpkin choc chip cupcakes with cream cheese frosting.
andrea and jaren will be sorry they went to bed early tonight!
in other news:
my brother in law has informed me that we are "subconscious controllers."
this b/c we both fold our arms with the right over the left.
i told him his book was nonsense.
i'm a conscience controller;-)

ingredients:

1/4 c butter (room temp)

1/4 c shortening

1 1/2 c sugar

1/2 tsp vanilla

2 eggs

1/2 c pumpkin spread

1 c milk

2 c flour

1 1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1 tsp cinnamon

1/4 tsp nutmeg

1/2 tsp pumpkin spice (or ground cloves, but i didn't have those. if you don't have either just leave it out altogether.)

1/4 tsp ginger

frosting:

8oz cream cheese (room temp)

1/2 c butter (1 stick, room temp)

2 tsp vanilla

4 c powdered sugar

1 c sugar

directions:

mix butter and shortening, add sugar and vanilla. mix well. add eggs and mix. add pumpkin spread. combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, pumpkin spice/cloves, ginger, and milk. mix together and make sure to scrap sides and bottom. spoon 1/4 c (or so) batter into each cupcake tin. bake 350* for 18 minutes. let cool before topping with frosting.

frosting directions: (make while cupcakes are cooking)

beat cream cheese and butter, add vanilla and sugars. mix well.

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don't just stand there!

go look in your pantry to see what you've got, and get to the store pronto for the rest!