5 Fall Copycat Recipes Featuring Pumpkin

Copycat recipes are a great way to recreate your favorite dishes from your favorite restaurants. These recipes are usually made up of ingredients that are easy to find, making them a great way to save money and time in the kitchen. With the help of copycat recipes, you can enjoy the same great-tasting dishes you love without having to make a trip to the restaurant. 

Copycat Starbucks Pumpkin Bread 

Starbucks Pumpkin Bread is a delicious, seasonal treat that is loved by many, and for good reason! It's a moist, dense bread that is full of warm spices and just enough sweetness to make it a great accompaniment to your morning cup of coffee.

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TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min.    Bake: 1 hour + cooling     YIELD: 2 loaves (16 slices each).

Ingredients

• 1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
• 4 large eggs
• 3/4 cup canola oil
• 2/3 cup water
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 cup honey
• 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 cup salted pumpkin seeds or pepitas

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat pumpkin, eggs, oil, water, sugar, honey and vanilla until well blended. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt and spices; gradually beat into pumpkin mixture.
2. Transfer to 2 greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Sprinkle tops with pumpkin seeds.
3. Bake 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool.

Copycat Dunkin Pumpkin Doughnut Drops

These Copycat Pumpkin Doughnut Drops are the perfect fall treat! The delicious, deep-fried doughnut balls are made with pumpkin puree and topped with a generous sprinkle of cinnamon sugar. The doughnut drops are not overly sweet, but they still have a great flavor. They are the perfect way to satisfy a sweet tooth without overindulging. Plus, the pumpkin gives them a nice orange color that looks perfect for the fall season.

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TOTAL TIME: Prep: 10 min. Cook: 5 min./batch YIELD: about 7 dozen.

Ingredients

• 2 large eggs
• 1-1/4 cups sugar
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 1 cup canned pumpkin
• 2 teaspoons white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup nonfat dry milk powder
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup lemon-lime soda
• Oil for deep-fat frying
• Additional sugar

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, beat eggs, sugar and shortening until blended. Beat in pumpkin, vinegar and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk together flour, milk powder, baking powder, salt and spices. Add to egg mixture alternately with soda, beating after each addition.
2. In a deep cast-iron skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Drop teaspoonfuls of batter, a few at a time, into hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 1 minute per side. Drain on paper towels. Roll in additional sugar while warm.

Copycat Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte

The Pumpkin Spice Latte from Starbucks is one of the most popular seasonal drinks around. It's a creamy, sweet, and spicy blend of espresso, steamed milk, and pumpkin spice syrup. It's a perennial favorite among coffee lovers, and now you can make your own copycat version at home!

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TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 20 min. YIELD: 6 servings.

Ingredients

• 3 cups 2% milk
• 3/4 cup canned pumpkin
• 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1-1/2 cups hot brewed espresso or strong brewed dark roast coffee
• Optional: Whipped cream and additional nutmeg

Instructions

1. Place the first 6 ingredients in a large saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat until heated through. Stir in hot espresso. Pour into warm mugs. If desired, top with whipped cream and additional nutmeg.

Copycat Trader Joe's Pretty Pumpkin Cinnamon Buns

These Copycat Pretty Pumpkin Cinnamon Buns are a delicious and easy-to-make autumn treat. They are perfect for an afternoon snack or as part of a special weekend breakfast. The pumpkin in this recipe gives a hint of fall flavor and a subtle sweetness, while the cinnamon and sugar provide the classic cinnamon bun taste. The cinnamon and sugar swirls on top are a beautiful finishing touch.

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TOTAL TIME: Prep: 45 min. + rising Bake: 25 min. YIELD: 2 dozen.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons active dry yeast
• 1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
• 4 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 cup shortening
• 1 cup canned pumpkin
• 1 cup warm whole milk (110° to 115°)
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/3 cup instant vanilla pudding mix
• 1/3 cup instant butterscotch pudding mix
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 8 to 9 cups all-purpose flour
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• FILLING:
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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• ICING:
• 3 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the eggs, shortening, pumpkin, milk, sugars, pudding mixes, salt, and 6 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (the dough will be sticky).
2. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
3. Punch the dough down; divide it in half. Roll each portion into a 12x8-in. rectangle; brush with butter. Combine brown sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over dough to within 1/2 in. of edges.
4. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seams to seal. Cut each into 12 slices. Place cut side down in 2 greased 13x9-in. baking pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
5. Bake at 350° until golden brown, 22-28 minutes. In a small bowl, combine the water, butter and cinnamon. Add confectioners’ sugar and vanilla; beat until smooth. Spread over buns. Serve warm.

Copycat Applebee's Blond Brownies a la Mode

Applebee’s Blond Brownies a la Mode has been a classic dessert favorite for years. It is no surprise that people have been trying to recreate this delicious dessert at home. Luckily, this copycat recipe makes it easy to recreate this classic treat. The combination of a sweet and gooey blond brownie with creamy vanilla ice cream, drizzled with a decadent caramel sauce is absolutely mouthwatering.

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TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. Bake: 25 min. + cooling  YIELD: 20 servings.
Ingredients

·         3/4 cup butter, softened

·         3/4 cup butter, softened

·         4 large eggs, room temperature

·         2 teaspoons vanilla extract

·         2 cups all-purpose flour

·         2 teaspoons baking powder

·         1 teaspoon salt

·         1-1/2 cups chopped pecans

·         MAPLE CREAM SAUCE

·         1 cup maple syrup

·         2 tablespoons butter

·         1/4 cup evaporated milk

·         Vanilla ice cream and chopped pecans

Instructions

1.     Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in pecans.

2.     Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.

3.     For the sauce, combine syrup and butter in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in milk. Cut brownies into squares; cut in half if desired.

4.     Place on dessert plates with a scoop of ice cream. Top with sauce; sprinkle with pecans.

 

Do you have a favorite copycat recipe? We'd love to hear from you in the comments below!

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Sweet Easter Nest Donuts Recipe

These Sweet Easter Nest Donuts are extremely cute and delicious. They take no time to make and are simply adorable. 

The original recipe comes from Country Crock and after looking at the recipe I decided I would try it with a cake mix. You need a donut pan or maker, obviously, to make these donuts. I purchased a set of silicone donut molds on Amazon. Once upon a time, I had an electric donut maker and I have no idea what I did with it, probably donated it to Goodwill.

The original recipe makes 6 servings but since I was using a cake mix, it made 2 dozen. You can also use a small box of cake mix if you don't want to make as many. In our household, donuts do not last long.

Let's get started making donuts!

Ingredients:

    Supermoist Vanilla Cake Mix or your favorite cake mix

    1 C of water

    1/2 C vegetable oil

    3 eggs

Chocolate Glaze:

    8 oz bittersweet chocolate chips

    2 T light corn syrup

    1 Stick of butter, hot and melted

    1/2 t kosher salt

Topping

    3 C sweetened shredded coconut

    Chocolate mini eggs

Instruction:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Brush or spray the donut pan with butter or non-stick spray.
   
   
   
2. Make the cake mix according to box instructions.
3. Spoon the batter into the prepared donut pan. Bake for 10-15 minutes, until the donut springs back when gently poked. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes before overturning the donuts onto a wire rack to cool completely before glazing. 
   
   
   
4. Toast the coconut on a cookie sheet tray after baking the donuts. 
   
   
   
5. Once the donuts are cool, prepare the glaze. Combine the chocolate chips and corn syrup in a heat-proof bowl. Microwave it at 30-second intervals. Stirring until melted. Add the hot melted butter and salt, stir until completely smooth. Let sit for 5 -10 minutes to cool and thicken a bit. 
   
   
   
   
   
   
6. Dip the donuts in the glaze then dip them in the coconut.
7. Place your chocolate eggs in the middle. 
   
   
   

***NOTE - fill the donut pan cavities 3/4 full because you will get a well rounded donut. Also, if you let them set up, the glaze will harden.*** 

We hope you enjoyed this Easter Nest Donut recipe. Do you make donuts? How do you make them with an appliance or a donut pan? Or do you make yeast donuts and fry them? Please comment below.

Happy Easter everyone,

Kelly

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