Recipes

[IamMrsG]

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@cherry wrote:
  your pp spice is very similiar to mine, but I also use a bit of allspice

@cherry   Good idea.  With its flavors of cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and pepper, it fortifies the blend.  

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[RespectLife]

@IamMrsG 

Let me say...I love your recipes!  You have never let me down yet.

BUT!  LOL  I once tried (not posted by you) the 2 ingredient Lemon Bars (angel food cake mix and can lemon pie fillig)  They were awful!  And I can bake!  Ever since then, I never trusted these quickie recipes.

BUT!  I trust you!  I always have canned pumpkin in the pantry.  Never cake mix since I go from scratch...easy pick up at the store.

I love to make muffins and will definitely give them a try!  I keep some out and freeze the rest so I am not tempted to eat the whole batch.  I usually sprinkle a little raw sugar on top before baking.

Thanks for posting!

I am assuming the 'new' smaller size boxes 15.25 oz is what everyone is using?

[IamMrsG]

@RespectLife   Thank you for the huge compliment of trust.     

Like you, I am leery of some recipes, especially those with the "too good to be true" feeling.  This recipe came in handy for me because I was looking for something to make with my grandchildren.  The seven year-old liked them so well she made them at home, too.

Which brings your question about boxed mix size to mind.  My DIL told me she increased the 15.25 ounce mix with 6 Tablespoons from another box (of spice cake mix), and had no problems.  She's keeping the opened box in the refrigerator for future uses, so the muffins must be a real hit at her house.  (The dog liked them so much he didn't give her time to peel the cupcake paper off before he gulped one down.)

[RespectLife]

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@IamMrsG wrote:

@RespectLife   Thank you for the huge compliment of trust.     

Like you, I am leery of some recipes, especially those with the "too good to be true" feeling.  This recipe came in handy for me because I was looking for something to make with my grandchildren.  The seven year-old liked them so well she made them at home, too.

Which brings your question about boxed mix size to mind.  My DIL told me she increased the 15.25 ounce mix with 6 Tablespoons from another box (of spice cake mix), and had no problems.  She's keeping the opened box in the refrigerator for future uses, so the muffins must be a real hit at her house.  (The dog liked them so much he didn't give her time to peel the cupcake paper off before he gulped one down.)

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DING DING DING  @IamMrsG 

BRILLIANT!

My granddaughter is coming over Friday night!  I was thinking of running to find some craft to do (my downfall is creativity).

This is it!  She will love to do it with me!  Thank you!!

I have a box of cake mix in the fridge for adding as well...I will do so on these if it worked for your daughter.

Thanks again!

[PA Mom-mom]

@IamMrsG  My DD called me today to double check on the size of canned pumpkin! Her children were so taken with this recipe, they want to make it again! I think this is paying it forward!

[SouthernBee]

@IamMrsG : Thank you. I have previously seen this recipe but forget to make them. I was making a grocery list when I read your post. I had the can pumpkin but decided to purchase a spice cake mix. I purchased extra cake mix to have enough to expand the mix. I made these today. I used    the ice cream scooper to fill the muffin pan  and made 18 muffins. They are delicious and glad I made them to share with a sick friend. Next batch will definitely include pecans. Will be making more to have in the freezer for the holidays. Southern Bee 

[IamMrsG]

@SouthernBee   Thank you for letting me know you like the muffins.  As you know, after you've shared a recipe, unless someone is nice enough to come back to tell you, "you never know."  

I agree about adding pecans, but am also considering raisins or a streusel topping.  Actually, they're fine unadorned, too.    When my 7 yr old granddaughter made them, she put chocolate chips in half of the batch.  The verdict was it wasn't an improvement, but I was pleased that she was willing to experiment and  learn by trying.

[SouthernBee]

@IamMrsG : They were delicious but I love pecans. I have a friend that bakes a variety of things but she never adds things like raisins or pecans. I grew up with cinnamon rolls that had raisins in them and DH said 😳. I know it is fun to bake with your granddaughter- creating special memories and something delicious. Southern Bee 

[PA Mom-mom]

@IamMrsG  My DIL sent me this pic today and said they came out beautifully. It looks like she mixed them with chocolate muffins. She was so happy about the recipe!

[Mom2Dogs]

@IamMrsG ...quick question....when you made these muffins were they a bit sticky?  The first day I made them I thought it was because they were really fresh, but even after being frozen and then thawing, they are still sticky.

I have some cream cheese icing on hand and I tried spreading a little on a muffin and it was almost impossible to spread because of the stickiness, for lack of a better word.  I still really like them and would not usually add a frosting but even just eating them they stick to my fingers.

Just wondering if it's me or just the nature of the recipe.