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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Spread

Ok, ok, I know we've already posted quite a few pumpkin recipes, but I just have to share this one with you.  After eating at Einstein Bagels and tasting their pumpkin cream cheese I fell in love and decided to make some of my own.  I played around with it a little and came up with a delicious little spread.  It's not exactly the same as Einstein's but I think it's just as good.  We love this on bagels, but it's great spread on other things too.  I spread it on graham crackers for a snack at Mommy School and the kiddos went crazy for it!








Pumpkin Cream Cheese Spread

4 oz Cream Cheese
6 TBSP Pumpkin Puree
3 TBSP Brown Sugar
1 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice
1/4 tsp Vanilla

Place all ingredients into a mixing bowl, and use a hand mixer to blend all ingredients together until smooth and creamy.  Scoop into a small jar.  This recipe makes just over 1 cup.  Place any extra in a small bowl (or whatever) and cover with saran wrap. Use that first.  This stuff is too good to waste!  Store in the refrigerator until ready to use.

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