Pumkin Caramel Kiss cookies

So I was looking for a fall cookie recipe for the tailgate last Saturday and stumbled across these, Pumpkin Caramel Kiss Cookies. They turned out really well (don't you love when Pinterest recipes work like that!) The cookie part was more cakey, but still delicious. I think that is the case with any recipe that uses pumpkin.

 

Saw it. Pinned it. Did it.- Simmering pot!

Steph and Katie's Link Up: "Saw it. Pinned it. Did it." is quickly becoming my new fav link up! For everyone needing a reason to actually do what you have Pinned on Pinterest this will help motivate you!!!

I have wonderful memories of my Dad putting orange peels in a pot of water and leaving it on our wood burning stove/fireplace every fall/winter. It always made the house smell so good, so when I saw this Pin I just had to make my own simmering pot. 

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Directions:

Fill a saucepan with water and bring to a boil. Add the ingredients from your favorite recipe, boil for a few minutes, then turn the heat down to simmer all day. Top up water as needed.

Caution: Set your timer for 30 minutes so you remember to top up with water. You don’t want the pot burning dry. Do not leave the house with this left heating on the stove.

Recipe #1

Cinnamon sticks
Apple peels
Orange rinds
Whole cloves

I modified recipe one, because I didn't have apples. 

Boil then simmer! 

I actually use the same pot for awhile. I turn it on for awhile every night, then put a lid on it when I'm not using it. It usually lasts a couple of days.

SMELLS LIKE FALL FOR DAYS!

Saw it. Pinned it. Did it.

I decided to link up with Stephanie and Katie for Saw it. Pinned it. Did it. I am all about some recipe Pins, especially DESSERT! I saw these Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chip cookies from Skinny Taste and thought I would try them out.

Original pin

My version:
I love baking with pumpkin and I love Skinny Tastes recipes because then I don't feel 100% guilty in eating all the baked goodies, so I was excited to try these out! FYI: when I was about to take this picture I thought to myself "You are the poster child for WalMart Great Value products!" kind of embarrassing!The recipe calls for whole wheat pastry flour, I don;t think Great Value makes that :) Gina left comments on the recipe saying you could use one cup of regular flour, so that's what I did.

My little helper!

Looks good!

My first batch came out kind of "under cooked" so I cooked the second batch for almost 14 minutes opposed to the 8-10 recommended in the Pin!

They are delicious! And my husband loved them too! Happy Pinning!