Tuesday Treats: Faulkner's Fallfetti Popcorn

There are so many things that we love about fall.

The leaves changing, the crisp cool air, hayrides, bonfires, scarves, sweaters, and trips to the pumpkin farm.  The list goes on and on!

But one of our favorite things about fall is the sweet treats!

So, of course we had to share with you one of our favorite yummy fall recipes, 

Faulkner's Fallfetti Popcorn!

This treat is so yummy!  Make a batch for yourself and then make a batch to share with all of your friends and family - trust us, they'll love you for it!

Just follow the simple recipe below!

Faulkner's Fallfetti Popcorn

Ingredients:

Popcorn

Caramel Bits (we use the ones by Kraft that are made for melting)

Candy Corn

Fall Colored M&M's (we LOVE the Pumpkin Spice ones!)

Fall Colored Sprinkles

Pam Butter Spray

Directions:

1.  First, make a nice big bowl of popcorn!  It doesn't matter if you use bag, stove, or air popped popcorn.  Any popcorn will dow.  If you like buttery popcorn, now is the time to give it a good coating of the Pam Butter Spray.

TIP: Divide the popcorn into two bowls.  This makes it easier to stir in the rest of the ingredients.

2.  Now melt your caramel bits.  Follow the instructions on the bag or melt them in 45 second increments, stirring in between, to avoid burning.  Once the caramel is melted, drizzle it over the popcorn as you stir it.  The goal is to get a little bit of caramel on each piece.

3.  Now sprinkle in your M&M's, candy corn, and sprinkles.  Add as much of each as you choose!

Let the caramel cool before serving.

This can be served in bowls like shown above, or it can be bagged to hand out as yummy treats.

Have a great day, ya'll!

~ Your Friends at Faulkner's

Tuesday Treats: Not Your Average Snow Ice Cream

Most of us know the traditional way to make snow ice cream:

8 cups of snow, 1 (14oz) can sweetened condensed milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract all mixed together.

But, if you have five minutes and are looking to switch things up, why not try this recipe?

To make "Not Your Average Snow Ice Cream" you will need:

10 cups of clean snow

1 cup of cream

1/2 cup of sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 tablespoon sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix

Now follow these directions:

1.  Stir 6 cups of snow and the rest of the ingredients together until they have reached a thick, milk-shake like consistency.

2.  Cover the bowl and set it out in the snow for about fifteen minutes.

3.  Mix in the rest of the snow.  The mixture should now be thick like ice cream and ready to eat!  Top with your chocolate syrup, sprinkles, fruit, etc.

Enjoy!

For more delicious Tuesday Treat recipes, click here!

Have a great SNOW day ya'll!

~ Your Friends at Faulkner's

Pumpkin Fluff Dip

Thanksgiving is tomorrow folks!

Are you in need of last minute side dish to bring along to your get-together?

Why not make something that will blow everyone's socks off!

This Pumpkin Fluff Dip is the perfect thing!

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It's easy AND delicious!

Plus, it works great as an appetizer while everyone is waiting for dinner or a light dessert after everyone is stuffed!

Trust us, everyone will be asking you for the recipe - it's that good!

To make a batch of your own, just follow the super simple recipe below:

PUMPKIN FLUFF DIP

INGREDIENTS:

1 (16 oz) container of frozen whipped topping, thawed

1 (5 oz) package of instant vanilla pudding mix

1 (15 oz) can of solid pack pumpkin puree

1 (8 oz) package of cream cheese, softened (optional)

1 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice

DIRECTIONS:

1.  In a large bowl, mix together instant vanilla pudding mix, pumpkin, and pumpkin pie spice*.  Fold in thawed frozen whipped topping and cream cheese.

2.  Chill in refrigerator until serving.  Serve with vanilla wafers, cinnamon graham crackers/sticks, or apple slices.

*We often add way more pumpkin pie spice for taste, but it is best to begin with a teaspoon and work up from that.

Wanna get fancy? Serve in a hollowed out pie pumpkin!

We hope that you have a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with lots of love, laughs, and plenty of good food!

Have a great day ya'll!

~ Your Friends at Faulkner's

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Brownies

Remember earlier today when we shared a recipe for Pumpkin Pie Milkshakes? Well, we have the perfect treat to go with it!

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Brownies

Image and Recipe via Pennies on a Platter

This recipe from Pennies On a Platter is deeeeeelish!

Make a batch and share with everyone you know! 

It's easy - just follow the recipe below.

INGREDIENTS:

1/2 cup pumpkin puree

1 whole egg

2 egg whites

1 tbsp vegetable or canola oil

1 cup flour

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp ground allspice

1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

1/4 tsp salt

2/3 cup brown sugar, packed

1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

INSTRUCTIONS:

1.  Preheat oven to 350˚F.  Line an 11″ x 7″ pan with parchment paper.

2.  In a large bowl, combine pumpkin puree, eggs and oil until smooth.  Set aside.

3.  In a separate medium bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, spices, salt and brown sugar.  Add to the wet ingredients and mix until thoroughly incorporated.  Stir in the chocolate chips.

4.  Pour into prepared pan and spread evenly.  Bake for 15 – 20 minutes or until passes toothpick test.  Cool completely before cutting.

5.  Enjoy!

Yield: 24 small brownies

Don't forget, if you need someone to taste test you can always stop by the Pumpkin Farm!

Have a great day ya'll!

~ Your Friends at Faulkner's

Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Spice Bars

Image and Recipe via Recipe Girl

Do you like chocolate?

Do you like pumpkin?

Well then, you're in luck because these Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Spice Bars from Recipe Girl are sure to make you smile!

INGREDIENTS:

Batter:

1 3/4 cups unsweetened pumpkin puree

1 cup canola or vegetable oil

4 large eggs

1 1/2 cups granulated white sugar

1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 cup whole-wheat pastry flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

3/4 cup mini- chocolate chips

Frosting:

8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature

4 Tablespoons butter, at room temperature

2 teaspoons milk

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

4 cups powdered sugar, measured then sifted

1/2 cup mini- chocolate chips (for topping)

DIRECTIONS:

1. Prepare batter: Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray 10x15-inch baking pan with nonstick spray.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin, oil, eggs and sugars until combined.

3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flours, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, ginger and cloves. Toss in mini chocolate chips and stir to combine. Add dry ingredients to the wet and stir until moistened.

4. Pour batter into prepared pan coated with nonstick spray. Bake until the center springs back when lightly pressed in the center- about 25 to 30 minutes. Remove and place on wire rack to cool completely.

5. Prepare frosting: In a large mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese, butter, milk and vanilla. Slowly add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, and mix until smooth. Frost bars and sprinkle with additional mini chocolate chips.

Yields 45 bars

We hope that you enjoy these yummy goodies!

Be sure to share!

Have a great day ya'll!

~ Your Friends at Faulkner's

Pumpkin Poppers

Earlier we shared with you how to make Pumpkin Spice Lattes for Thirsty Thursday.  Well, you might recall that we promised a super tasty recipe to go with them.

These Pumpkin Poppers are the perfect little treat!

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They look and taste just like a pumpkin donut hole and are the perfect treat to enjoy with your coffee!

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PUMPKIN POPPERS

from Domestically Speaking

INGREDIENTS:

Popper:

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoons nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/8 teaspoons ground cloves
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 pumpkin (fresh or canned, just not pumpkin pie filling)
1/2 cup low-fat milk

Coating:1 stick of unsalted butter, melted
2/3 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons cinnamon

These are made in a mini muffin pan, but you could definitely use a regular size muffin tin, just add to your cooking time.

DIRECTIONS:

1.  Preheat your oven to 350 and spray your muffin pans.

2.  Combine all the dry ingredients in one bowl and whisk till combined.

3.  In another bowl, mix together the oil, brown sugar, egg, vanilla, pumpkin and milk.

4.  Pour the dry ingredients into the wet and mix till it’s just combined (you don’t want to over mix).

5.  Fill your mini tins till almost full.

6.  Bake for 10-12 minutes.

7.  While they’re baking, melt your butter and in a small bowl combine your sugar and cinnamon.

8.  Let the poppers cool for a few minutes before rolling them around in the melted butter and then plunging them into their cinnamon sugar bath.  If you want less sugary sweetness you could just dip the top of the muffin into the butter & cinnamon sugar.

We hope that you are enjoying all of these yummy fall recipes! Keep checking back every day because we have plenty more to share!

Have a great day ya'll!

~ Your Friends at Faulkner's 

Crockpot Pumpkin Bread

It is easy to do a search for Pumpkin Bread and come up with a variety of recipes.  But did you know that you can make this yummy fall treat using your crockpot?

That's right!

The best part about cooking this delightful treat in your crockpot is that it won't heat up your house on a warm day and it is incredibly moist!

To get this easy recipe, just visit Let's Get Crockin'.

Enjoy!

~ Your Friends at Faulkner's

PS - You might want to go ahead and make some tonight to go with what we have in store tomorrow for Thirsty Thursdays!