The 15 Minute Turtle Pumpkin Pie

Ah, the holidays! So much to do, so little time. Here's a light, easy dessert to make for your family gathering on Thanksgiving.

Takes 15 minutes to make!

You'll need:

1/4 cup of caramel topping/syrup, the kind you pour over ice cream sundaes
1 ready-made honey graham pie crust
1/2 cup walnut or pecan pieces
1 cup milk
2 packages of vanilla instant pudding
1 cup canned pumpkin
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1 large can of real whipped cream
1/4 cup of chocolate chips, optional

Drizzle 1/4 caramel topping into crust, sprinkle with pecans,
and add chocolate chips (optional) for that 'turtle' flavor.

Beat milk, pudding mixes, pumpkin and spices with fork or whisk until blended. Stir in 1 - 1/2 cups of whipped cream
Spread this into the pie crust

Refrigerate 60 to 90 minutes.

Before serving, add your real whipped cream on top, and on this, sprinkle walnuts and drizzle a little of the caramel sauce.



I'll return the day after Thanksgiving with some great recipes on what to do with those turkey leftovers.

Have a blessed Thanksgiving!

Brown Sugar Chocolate Pudding Cookies

Here's an easy and delicious cookie recipe that's perfect for you and the kids!

You'll need:

2 sticks of butter (softened)
1 cup of packed brown sugar
1 small box of Chocolate Instant Pudding
2 eggs
2 cups flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 package (6 squares) White Chocolate, chopped into small pieces

Heat over to 350 degrees.
Beat butter and sugar in large bowl with mixer until light and fluffy.
Add dry pudding mix and beat until blended.
Gradually beat in flour and baking soda.
Stir in white chocolate pieces.

Drop tablespoons of this dough, two inches apart, onto greased baking sheet or cookie tray.

Bake 10 to 13 minutes until edges are browned.