Pumpkin Pie Cake

I honestly don't know where I got this recipe.  But each time I serve it, it's a hit!  Many people like it so much, that it has taken the place of the traditional Pumpkin Pie on Thanksgiving Day.  If you like the taste of pumpkin pie, but are not crazy about the crust, this is a perfect substitute!
I did not serve it with Whipped Cream, but that might taste good too.

Pumpkin Pie Cake

1 large can pumpkin

3 eggs

1 can evaporated milk (13 oz)

1 cup sugar

1 tsp vanilla

1 tsp. nutmeg

1-2 tsp. cinnamon

½ tsp. salt

½ tsp. ginger

½ tsp. cloves

1 package yellow cake mix

½ cup crushed pecans (optional)

1 ½ - 2 sticks butter or margarine  (I use 1 ½ )

Mix everything together except the cake mix, butter and nuts.  Pour into a 13x9-inch pan.  Sprinkle cake mix over pumpkin mixture and pour melted butter over all.  Sprinkle nuts on top if desired.  Bake 50-60 minutes at 350°.

Homemade Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches

I was craving these yummy treats all summer and just finally got around to making them! They are not too hard to make, I only wish I had made a double batch!!  They are going to be gone way too soon!

Photo may not be too great, but they taste great!

They are just the right size - you won't feel TOO guilty. Remove from the freezer just a couple minutes before you take a bite - the cookie will be soft and chewy.  Mmmmm - Terrific!

Cookies

2 sticks butter

½ cup sugar

¾ cup brown sugar

1 egg

1 T. water

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 Cup flour (I use 1/2 wheat and 1/2 white flour)

1 tsp. baking soda

½ t. salt

3 Cups Oats

1 cup chopped walnuts (optional - I don't use)

1 cup Chocolate Chips

Make cookies into even size balls, a bit larger than a traditional chocolate chip cookie.

Bake on stone at 350 degrees for about 14 minutes. (Convection Bake at 325 degree for about 12 minutes).

Once cookies are pulled from oven press them down to flatten out. Remove from Stone and allow to cool completely on a rack.

Put Breyer's Natural Vanilla ice cream between two cookies, wrap in plastic wrap and freeze.