Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

 

Still loving Fall and finding ANY reason to incorporate pumpkin into my cooking and baking!  These were so easy to make with ingredients I already had in my kitchen.  The recipe made a lot so I ended up giving some away too!

Pumpkin-Chocolate Chip Cookies

2 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
1 cup white sugar
1/2 brown sugar
1 egg yolk
1 cup chocolate chips (I used milk chocolate but would prefer dark if I had it)

Preheat oven to 350F.

Combine dry ingredients in a bowl.  Set aside.  Cream together butter, pumpkin puree, sugars and egg yolk.  Mix in dry ingredients until just combined.  Fold in Chocolate chips.

Form dough into golf ball-sized balls and arrange on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake 12-15 minutes or until golden on the edges.  Allow to cool for a few minutes before removing from baking sheet.

Recipe from: http://foodologie.com/2011/10/27/pumpkin-chocolate-chip-cookies/

DIY Fall Wreath

Earlier this year, I was inspired by this tutorial to make a Spring wreath (thanks Nina!).  It turned out really well, but because I only used one color, I got tired of looking at it after a while.  I was able to re- purpose my Spring wreath and add some additional rosettes to make a Fall wreath.

Since the photo was posted to my Facebook page, several of my friends have asked for the tutorial on how to make a similar wreath and the results have also been super cute!  The great thing about this wreath is that you can layer the flowers or use two tones for the colors.  Play with it and have fun!  Also be sure to check out Pinterest for tons of wreath ideas.  It's an easy DIY project and there's no need to spend $30+ on a wreath again!


My Fall Wreath:

Meggan's Replica:

First Day of Fall!

Happy first day of Fall!!!  I'm beyond excited that this day is here.  The air is crisp and I can already smell the pumpkin baking in the air!  I'd like to kick off the day with my Fall to-do list!

Happy Fall Ya'll!