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Easy Pumpkin Cream Cheese Cupcakes

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While I’ll buy and eat almost anything pumpkin, my true Fall specialty is pecan pie. Pecan Pie is what The Mister & neighbors request every time the weather cools off. This year I thought why not mix it up and combined the two biggest flavors of Fall in a delicious new creation, Pumpkin Cream Cheese Cupcakes sprinkled with M&M’s® Pecan Pie . It won’t replace a homemade pecan pie (they’ll still get those) but they’re tasty and pretty too. Now it’s time to bring out your Fall decorations and make the entire house smell delicious.

Easy Pumpkin Cream Cheese Cupcakes // Life Anchored #sp #BakeInTheFun

Not only is this recipe delicious its super easy to make as well! Here’s what you’re going to need, M&M’s® Pecan Pie , Mott’s® original applesauce, Pillsbury™ Moist Supreme® Classic Yellow mix and Pillsbury™ Creamy Supreme® Cream Cheese frosting, Pumpkin puree, cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice. Easy, right?

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Easy Pumpkin Cream Cheese Cupcakes // Life Anchored #sp #BakeInTheFun

Mix together the cake mix, 1 cup pumpkin, 1 cup applesauce and 1 tsp of each spice. 

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Place your  M&M’s® Pecan Pie in a sealed sandwich baggie and crush with wooden spoon.

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 Set the M&M’s® Pecan Pie aside for later, they’re going to be the toppings.

Easy Pumpkin Cream Cheese Cupcakes // Life Anchored #sp #BakeInTheFun

Since the cupcakes are pumpkin flavored I figured an orange ombre cupcake liners was perfect. You are going to want to fill the liners about 3/4 of the way full before baking. Preheat the oven and cook according to direction on box.

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Cool the cupcakes before adding the Pillsbury™ Creamy Supreme® Cream Cheese frosting. If you aren’t a big baker or don’t have a pasty bag and tips, I have just the trick for you to get the best looking cupcakes.

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Add a small swirl of frosting and sprinkle with those crushed M&M’s® Pecan Pie flavored that we set aside earlier. Enjoy!

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 While I was busy making this treat and a fun craft I enjoyed this delicious Snapple® Apple flavored drink. I’m thinking of the possibilities of fall drinks that could come of this. So I didn’t spoil my dinner I held off on the cupcakes and had some of the applesauce with a dash of cinnamon. 

These tasty M&M’s® Pecan Pie might be tricky to find, but my local Wal-mart had plenty and I was able to pick up all of my other ingredients as well. Before you head to the store print out this great coupon and save on your M&M’s®.

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 Check out this fun sweepstakes from M&M’s® and #BakeInTheFun

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To make a simple leaf garland you are going to need 2 things, leafs and wrapped wire. I picked up both at my local craft store. If the leaves have turned were you live, natural leaves would be amazing. 

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I wrapped each leaf stem and then tucked it back for the final wrap.

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The wrapped wire will let you easily hang or drape your garland for easy Fall decorating.

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Comments

  1. Samantha K says

    September 16, 2015 at 6:34 am

    Pumpkin Cream Cheese Cupcakes sounds delicious! (client)

  2. Alli @ Tornadough Alli says

    September 17, 2015 at 5:40 pm

    These look like the need to be eaten right now! I caught the pumpkin bug this week and have already made 3 pumpkin desserts! I might have to make it 4 looking at this! I’d love for you to come link up with us over at Throwback Thursday link party tonight at 6pm cst!

  3. Lou Lou Girls says

    September 21, 2015 at 1:16 pm

    I’m always so amazed by you! This looks so good! Pinned and tweeted. I appreciate you taking the time to party with us. I hope to see you on Monday at 7. Happy Monday! Lou Lou Girls

  4. Ashley says

    September 22, 2015 at 7:36 am

    Thanks for linking up to last week’s Tasty Tuesday link up. I have added your recipe to the Tasty Tuesday Pinterest board. I hope that you’ll come back this week and link up some new recipes.

  5. Dee @Cupcakes&Crowbars says

    September 22, 2015 at 11:15 am

    Thanks for stopping by Awesome Things Tuesday last week! Your post has been pinned, and we hope to see you again this week!

  6. Linda says

    September 23, 2015 at 1:09 pm

    Shared on Facebook today. https://www.facebook.com/TwoSucculentSistersCrafts

  7. Linda says

    September 24, 2015 at 8:53 pm

    Featured also. Linda @Crafts a la mode

  8. Theresa @DearCreatives says

    September 25, 2015 at 1:48 am

    Thanks for sharing at the party. Looks so yummy. & Lovely diy. Pinned & shared. Hope to see you at this week’s party.

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