Pumpkin Brown Butter Cupcakes with Cinnamon Frosting

INGREDIENTS: Cake: -¾ cup unsalted butter -2 cups all-purpose flour -1 ½ tsp. baking soda -3 tsp. ground cinnamon -1 tsp. ground ginger -1 tsp. salt -¼ tsp. allspice -1 ½ cups granulated sugar -½ cup firmly packed light brown sugar -1 ½ cups pumpkin puree -3 large eggs -½ cup sour cream Frosting: ~1 1/2 cups sugar ~1/4 cup all-purpose flour~1 1/2 cups milk~1/4 cup heavy cream~1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, soft but cool, cut into small pieces~1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract~2 teaspoons cinnamon DIRECTIONS: Cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Line cupcake tins with papers. Melt the...

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Hot Caramel Apple Cider

Ingredients: -1/2 gallon fresh apple cider -1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar -1/4 cup caramel ice cream topping -1 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed (or homemade) Directions: In a large saucepan, combine the cider, sugar, and caramel topping over medium-low heat. Simmer until hot and well blended, stirring frequent...

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Healthy Protein Cinnamon Raisin French Toast

NOTES: This recipe can make 2-3 slices. If you are feeding many –  just double everything. You can use all egg whites but I use 2 eggs - good flavor, texture, and where all the nutrients are. Can use any protein powder you want. I use vanilla flavor but chocolate could work. I use freshly ground nutmeg, so amazing if you have this. Otherwise in the jar is just fine. I LOVE Himalayan sea salt (brings out the flavor BIG time) but if you do not have this you can absolutely use salt. Use any fruit you like. You could even add say blueberries to the egg mixture too so they warm up in the pan. You can could even add a big dollop of Greek...

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