Halloween has come and gone, and now we patiently wait for the calm before the storm of finals, also known as Thanksgiving. And with Thanksgiving quickly approaching comes all of the potlucks. Whether it is for work or for fun, if you are challenged in the kitchen, this time can be very stressful. So, to save you time and worry, here are three easy treats that will be a hit at any gathering.

APPLE PIE BITES:

WHAT YOU NEED:
• 1 Small Granny Smith Apple
• 1 Tsp of Apple Pie Spice
• 1⁄4 Cup of Brown Sugar
• 1/3 Cup of Pecans
• 1 8oz Can of Pillsbury Crescent Rolls • 3 Tbsp of Butter

WHAT TO DO:

1. Start by placing the crescent rolls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

2. Mix the brown sugar and apple pie spice, then spread evenly among the crescent rolls. Add a few chopped pecans to the rolls as well.

3. Next, place an apple slice (that has been dipped in the melted butter) on the wide end of each crescent roll.

4. Roll them up and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.

 

NO BAKE PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE BITES:

WHAT YOU NEED:
• 1⁄2 Cup of Pumpkin Puree
• 1⁄4 Cup of Powdered Sugar
• 1 1⁄2 Tsp of Pumpkin Pie Spice
• 2 1⁄2 Cups of White Chocolate Chips • 6oz of Cream Cheese
• 3⁄4 Cup of Vanilla Wafer Crumbs

WHAT TO DO:
1. Melt a 1⁄2 cup of the white chocolate in a bowl (you can use the stove or a microwave).
2. While the chocolate is melting, mix the crumbs, puree, cream cheese, sugar, and spices, in a separate bowl.
3. Add the melted white chocolate to the mixture, add more sugar if needed. 4. Refrigerate the mixture for 30 minutes, or longer, depending on the consistency of the dough. You want it hard enough to form balls.
5. Place wax paper on a cookie sheet.
6. Begin making balls out of the chilled dough, about a spoonful at a time. 7. Melt the remaining white chocolate and dip the balls into the melted chocolate.
8. Refrigerate until the chocolate is hardened and serve!
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APPLE SPICE DUMP CAKE

WHAT YOU NEED:
• 1 Box – Betty Crocker Spice Cake Mix

• 1 Stick of Butter (Melted)
• 2 Cans of Apple Pie Filling

• 2 Tsp of Ground Cinnamon

WHAT TO DO:
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and spray the inside of a 9x13 casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.
3. Empty the cans of the apple pie filling into the dish and spread evenly. 4. Sprinkle the cinnamon over the apple pie filling.
5. Combine the cake mix and melted butter until it has a crumbly consistency. Pour this into the dish and spread evenly.
6. Bake 30 minutes, or until edges are hot and bubbly.
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