Monday, September 29, 2014

Pumpkin Spice Blondie Bars

Today's tea in the garden is with spicy blondie bars and pumpkin chai tea.  

I found this pretty Fall teapot in a thrift store for $3.75.  Isn't it perfect for this time of year.  I'll show you the other side in another post. 


I'm using my Paprika colored Fiesta Ware mug, as it's a pretty, warm color for Fall, and it blends with the colors in my teapot.


 I crocheted this pumpkin from directions that I found at Priscilla's.  The instructions can be found  here.   The only thing that I did differently was to chain varying lengths for the leaves.  I taught my sister and a niece how to make these adorable pumpkins.  It's a great project for learning how to chain and single crochet. 


It seems like Target is so good about stocking seasonal food items, like these Pumpkin Spice Morsels.  If you can't find them, the blondie bars would be
good with cinnamon, chocolate or butterscotch chips, too.   Here's the recipe that was on the back of the bag in case you need to substitute one of the other flavors of chips.


2 1/4 cups flour
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 3/4 cups packed brown sugar
1 1/2 sticks butter, softened
3 large eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 10 ounce package Pumpkin Spice Morsels, divided

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Grease a 15 x 10-inch jelly roll pan.

Combine flour, baking powder and salt in a small bowl.  Beat sugar and butter in large mixer bowl until creamy.  Beat in eggs and vanilla.  Gradually beat in flour mixture.  Stir in 1 1/3 cups morsels. Spread into prepared pan.  Sprinkle with remaining 1/3 cup morsels. 

Bake for 20-25 minutes or until top is golden brown.  Cool in pan on wire rack.  Cut into bars.  Store tightly covered.

Makes 40 bars

I am sharing this with:

Thank you for your visit!  xo


33 comments:

  1. Those bars look so yummy! I can't believe all the different pumpkin items that are popping up in the grocery stores now. I love your pretty teapot and the pumpkin is so cute! One of these days I'm going to have to learn to crochet.

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  2. Hi Kitty, I love your crocheted pumpkin you made! It came out so nice and I love that you stuck a stick in the top for the stem. I will pop over to Pricilla's for the pattern. Thanks too for the Blondie bars recipe. I love your tea pot too. Take care and wishing you a nice week.
    Julie xoxo

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  3. Hello Kitty!
    Just pinned your blondy recipe, it sounds awesome! Thanks for sharing. I love that teapot and the cute pumpkin too. Love to the crochet, only I never learned from mother and grandmamma; they were both so talented, (my mom is still). Have a blessed week.
    FABBY

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  4. Kitty, just love this post. And that adorable pumpkin. I should try to make one. I have cream yarn in the house, too!

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  5. I also bought those chips at Target! I mix them with sunflower seeds and nuts as a snack.

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  6. Yummy! I wish I could have tea with you, and you could show me how to make one of those adorable pumpkins! Great little teapot too! Have a nice week Kitty.

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  7. Hi Kitty. I love your teapot and your crocheted pumpkin is fab! You clever girl! Haven't seen the baking chips yet, but will be looking! Thanks for linking to Tuesday Cuppa Tea!
    Ruth

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  8. Hello Kitty,
    Your pumpkin bars look yummy and your teapot is sooo cute! Love the punch of your red mug too. The pumpkin you created is adorable! You are a talented lady, my friend! Thank you for joining me for tea and have a lovely week.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  9. Those pumpkin bars looks great . I really like the crocheted pumpkin too.

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  10. Your pumpkin is adorable Kitty, gotta love that it's SC too! Target really does do a nice job of offering seasonal items, the chips sound good! I'm excited, yesterday Rachel brought me a little goodie to play with from there too... Can't wait:@)

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  11. I haven't seen these chips. They sound fabulous and I wish I had some of your bars to enjoy right this moment!
    What a beautiful pumpkin you crocheted! I don't think I could ever do that. I am good at instructions for crochet.

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  12. Your blondies look delightful, Kitty. Love your new teapot too. Great find for autumn!

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  13. I wish I had one of these right now! Haven't seen the chips ~ will have to look for them. Your tea pot is perfect as well as the mug. The pumpkin is adorable! I've never learned to crochet but would love to be able to.

    Hope you have a great week!
    xo
    Pat

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  14. Love your Fiesta Ware mugs. Everything looks perfect today. Have a great week. Blessings, Martha

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  15. Haha Kitty. We are both thinking pumpkin.

    Madonna
    MakeMineLemon

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  16. Hello Kitty. I looked at that little pumpkin or apple or ? and thought I just saw something like that in my Mom's kitchen....except twine came out the bottom so I guess it was crocheted over a ball of twine. This was a fun and sweet posting!

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  17. You always display your tea parties so beautifully, Kitty.
    That pumpkin is darling!
    Pumpkin spice chips... I never knew they made such a thing.
    I have been wanting a piece of pumpkin pie, so today I finally satisfied that craving and baked a pie. Ohhh it was good!
    We had cool rainy weather today, perfect weather for baking.
    The Lord bless you.
    Joy! Debbie

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  18. Your pumpkin bars look yummy and your teapot is so cute, Give me pumpkin anything and I will eat it! Your Fiesta Ware mug is such a pretty color. The pumpkin you crocheted is so cute, and if we lived closer, I would see if you could teach me :o)

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  19. I didn't even know that Nestles' MADE " Pumpkin Spice Morsels"!! I must look for some soon. Your treats always make my mouth water, Kitty & your set up looks so warm & inviting. Thanks for sharing the blondie recipe.
    love the little crocheted pumpkin and that Fiesta Ware mug is just PERFECT for the season!

    I've been enjoying hot sugar free Alpine Spiced Cider with a splash of sugar free DaVinci caramel syrup in my mugs lately. Nice autumnal treat...try it! Feels decadant but no calories!

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  20. The teapot is perfect for this season and I drink pumpkin chai a fair bit myself. The crocheted pumpkins are cute and I just may check our Target store to see what seasonal items they have. I don't know what happened but the apple cake I made was a bust, it rose like a puffy quilt in the pan but at least hubby and I were able to chuckle at the appearance. It didn't get iced and we ate it as it was.

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  21. Can you believe I have yet to make something pumpkin! These look amazing, my friend :) And your sweet crocheted pumpkin is adorable - I love it!

    Hugs to you!

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  22. I am going to look locally for the pumpkin spice chip thingies. If I can't find them, I'm sending the husband on a Target run in his business travel. This is a MUST try. I used to be able to find cinnamon morsels which made wonderful cookies and blondies. I can't find them now.

    Need to try this.

    And... true story: The only thing I have ever crocheted is a very large granny square that turned into a huge blanket. It got huge because I didn't know how to stop. LOL I can only imagine the Great Pumpkin I would end up with if I started.

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  23. Your bars sound wonderful Kitty! I saw those chips at Target and debated buying a bag but didn't have a recipe in mind. I wonder if they'll still be any on the shelves if I go back! Love your wonderful teapot, what a find! Your crocheted pumpkin is adorable too :)

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  24. Your cookies sound divine Kitty, but it's your crocheted pumpkin that has my eye, that is adorable!! Thanks so much for sharing the link you found!
    Jenna

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  25. Hi Kitty! Your tea looks so yummy today! I've never heard of pumpkin chips--thanks for sharing their existence and the recipe--I'll have to make a trip to my local Target. I really like your new basketweave teapot and it sounds like a great deal, which makes it even better! Cute pumpkin too by the way. Thanks for stopping by my blog, and I hope you have a great week :)

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  26. G'day via Foodie Friday! I wish I could find those pumpkin chips over here! They look amazing as does your blondie bar! Yum.

    Best wishes,
    Natasha in Oz

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  27. I haven't seen these pumpkin flavored chips before. Every company is getting into the pumpkin flavors. They look fantastic in your blondies! I love your teapot too.

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  28. Cute teapot and pumpkins Kitty! The bars sound so yummy. I have butterscotch chips and I think I need t make these! Thanks for sharing the recipe with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  29. Hi Kitty,
    What a precious Tea Pot and great for your delicious Pumpkin Spice Blondie Bars. Hope you didn't get any wind damage from the storm, we only had a few limbs down. I love the cool temps for the weekend. Hope you are having a fantastic weekend and thanks so much for sharing this awesome post with Full Plate Thursday.
    Come Back Soon!
    Miz Helen

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  30. Yum Kitty, as usual, I've already pinned this recipe. :-D I love your pretty fall vignette; you got a great deal on the pretty fall teapot, and I LOVE your crocheted pumpkin!! I need to learn to crochet -- so many things to do, so little time. :)

    Thank you for sharing the link for the pumpkin pattern and the delicious-looking recipe. I hope you have a wonderful week!

    Hugs,

    Denise at Forest Manor

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  31. What a FABULOUS fall recipe. I haven't seen those chips yet...but will be scouting out for them. I'm so tickled you shared with us at Weekend Potluck. Keep 'em coming Friend. =)

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  32. First, your blog is adorable! Secondly, thank you so much for letting me know about those Pumpkin Spice morsels - they sound amazing! Thirdly, thank you for this recipe. It looks so good - pinning it now. ~Heather @ My Overflowing Cup

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