Ingredients

• 2/3 cup shortening
• 2 eggs
• 3/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/2 cup 2% milk
• 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 cup canned pumpkin
• 1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar

Directions
In a large bowl, beat shortening until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition (mixture will appear curdled). Beat in syrup and milk. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, ginger and allspice; add to shortening mixture and beat just until moistened. Stir in pumpkin and pineapple.
Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to a wire rack to cool completely.
For frosting, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add confectioners’ sugar; beat until smooth. Frost cupcakes. Yield: 16 cupcakes.

Source: Taste of Home

Popularity: 6% [?]

Ingredients

• 1 quart butter pecan ice cream, softened
• 1 pastry shell (9 inches), baked
• 1 cup canned pumpkin
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon each ground cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
• 1/2 cup caramel ice cream topping
• 1/2 cup chocolate ice cream topping, optional
• Additonal whipped cream

Directions
Spread ice cream into the crust; freeze for 2 hours or until firm. In a small bowl, combine the pumpkin, sugar, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg; fold in whipped cream. Spread over ice cream. Cover and freeze for 2 hours or until firm. May be frozen for up to 2 months.
Remove from the freezer 15 minutes before slicing. Drizzle with caramel ice cream topping. Drizzle with chocolate ice cream topping if desired. Dollop with whipped cream. Yield: 6-8 servings.

Source: Taste of Home

Popularity: 5% [?]

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
• 4-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup finely chopped pecans, optional
• Colored sugar, optional

Directions
In a large bowl, cream the butter, sugars and oil. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well. Add flour, salt, baking soda, cream of tartar and cinnamon. Stir in the pecans if desired. Cover and refrigerated for 3 hours or until easy to handle.
Roll into 1-in. balls. Place on greased baking sheets; flatten with the bottom of a glass dipped in sugar. Sprinkle with colored sugar if desired.
Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until set. Yield: about 8 dozen.

Source: Taste of Home

Popularity: 5% [?]