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With the nights getting darker and a chill in the air—the stage is being set for one of the most festive seasons of the year. Autumn brings us Halloween and Thanksgiving. Comfort foods abound, and pumpkins, apples, gingerbread, and spices permeate our senses with tastes, sights and scents.
Kraft Foods loves this time of year too, and they wanted to help me get in the spirit of the season with some Kraft Foods favorites and a few brand new products. If you want some great ideas be sure to check out Kraft Halloween recipes on their website.
They sent me five of their favorite brand products with a Halloween/Autumn twist – to help us get our family in the kitchen and prepare some fun and good food!
Some of the items we received were new Halloween flavors/shapes of JET-PUFFED Marshmallows. Ghosts, Spiced Pumpkins and these absolutely HUGE Pumpkin Marshmallows, which are so fluffy and fun to eat! Have Fun with Your Yum by visiting their Facebook Community to get recipes, coupons, new product news and tips!
A classic favorite is Halloween OREO Cookies. See the Harvest Moon Phases project we did in our homeschool with those.
2 flavors of new VELVEETA Cheesy Potatoes. In our home there is never too much bacon or too much cheese…so the Bacon Scalloped variety, well let’s just say, we had no leftovers .
My favorite out of all the seasonal items though is the PHILADELPHIA Indulgence Cinnamon White Chocolate Cream Cheese Spread.
This stuff is addictive, like eat it out of the container with a spoon addictive (not that I would ever do that!). But I did make a recipe using it, that is fast and easy and perfect for any parties you might be hosting this season.
Mini Apple Cinnamon Cheesecakes
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
3 Tablespoons melted butter
1 container of PHILADELPHIA Indulgence, cinnamon flavor
2 eggs
1 – 21 oz. can of apple pie filling
1/4 tsp. vanilla
Preheat oven to 375.
Mix graham cracker crumbs and butter. Press into bottom of 12 cupcake liners. (* If you make cupcakes or muffins a lot I would highly recommend investing in some silicone liners. I have a set of Le Crueset ones and they are fantastic for making things like this.)
Beat the PHILADELPHIA Indulgence with the eggs, and spoon into the crusts. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until set. Let mini cakes cool completely.
Combine apple pie filling and vanilla, and spoon over cheesecakes. If not serving right away, put cakes in a container and cover, and then top with apples before serving.
Because I halved the recipe, I had some extra PHILADELPHIA Indulgence Cinnamon left, so I added a few dollops on top of the apples for some extra sweet ‘oomph’ .
Kraft Foods is providing the prizes for this program at no cost to me and has provided me with a gift of equal value for review. All opinions are my own. This program is not administered or sponsored by the partner or their affiliates, but solely by Three Different Directions. This post has been published by Tammy Litke.
I’m excited to be able to offer one reader a Spook-tacular Autumn prize pack from Kraft Foods full of food and accessories for your whole family to enjoy in the kitchen!
This party kit includes:
– Three bags of marshmallows (PumpkinSpiceMALLOWS, GhostMALLOWS JUMBO PumpkinMALLOWS)
– Two Halloween Jell-o molds (Halloween brain mold and JIGGLERS Halloween mold)
– Four boxes of Jell-o
– One package of Halloween Oreos
– Two boxes of Velveeta Cheesy Potatoes
– A coupon for a free package of Philadelphia Indulgence spread (try the cinnamon, and make my recipe!)
– A Rachael Ray orange casserole dish (as shown in my potato picture above)
– Kid’s Halloween apron
– Halloween Serving Dish
– Pumpkin Party Picks
– Glow in the Dark Halloween Cups
Here’s just a few of the items for a sneak peek!
I love the smells of Autumn! Everything is so crisp and cool. I also love all the warm comfort foods!
I love the weather! the smell of fall is wonderful…and of course Halloween is awesome!
I like the changing colors
I love the cooler snuggly weather and getting to bring out the pumpkin scented candles.
My favorite part about Autumn is football, closely followed by Pumpkin Spice Latte!
I would say some of my favorite things about autumn are the foods, the colors of the changing leaves and Halloween and the other upcoming holidays.
Two of my favorite things about fall are the cooler weather and Thanksgiving.
Thanks!
I love the colors of Autumn, the change in the sensory! And of course my Birthday in November =D
@Ericka – My birthday is in November too! What a lovely month 😉
My favorite thing is the weather and an excuse to decorate a little crazy around the house.
What a great gift pack. This would be a great start to hosting a Kraft goodie party with some of my friends.
I love the cooler weather
I love the cooler weather and the changing leaves.
I love everything about fall! The weather, pumpkin picking, trick or treating, and eating turkey at Thanksgiving!!
Excellent variety in the gift pack! Would love to win it 🙂
I love the cooler weather and color of the leaves changing.
Thanksgiving is my favorite thing, I love spending time with my family.
I like the cooler temperatures and decorating for Halloween.
I like turning off the AC and opening the windows.
I love the cool weather and the pretty colors!
i like leaving the windows open on cool fall nights and snuggling under warm soft blankets to stay warm while I sleep
the food and christmas giving gifts
I love these recipes! I'm definitely going to try some of these for my Halloween Party!
I love the leaves changing.
love the changing leaves and abundance of apples
debbie jackson
djackson1958 at hotmail dot com
I love the seasonal food especially all the pumpkin goodies this time of year!
I love the colors and apple picking
i love when the leaves change colors
My favorite things about Fall are the food & cooler weather. 🙂
My favorite thing is the weather and holidays.
I love when it FINALLY starts to get cool!
I like the changing colors of the autumn leaves.
I love the weather and the holidays.
I love the weather espically in the south where its just comfortable
I love flannel sheets, fuzzy slippers and big bowls of soup!
I love the weather the changing leaves, being with family at thanksgiving and halloween and football!
Halloween and cool weather
My favorite thing about fall is going apple and pumpkin picking with my daughter.
I love pumpkin bread and homemade applesauce. I also love the weather and football games.
I love the fall weather and PUMPKINS!
I like the thanksgiving dinner.
Love Autumn smells!! grammypenny@frontier.com
I adore the cooler weather!
football!
I love the cooler weather!
I love all of the colors of leaves
I love halloween and thanksgiving..the cooler weather..and the leaves on the trees. Fall is pretty awesome!
rypm25@aol.com
the leaves, the weather and football!
cold weather
OPEN WINDOWS… COOL BREEZE!!!!
I like the cooler weather
I love to able to open the windows and let the cool air in.
I like the cooler weather after a sweltering summer this year and bringing out the fall clothes
I like Thanksgiving especially pumpkin cheesecake and the weather I love being able to wear a longsleeves and a great fall jacket!
I like the cooler weather
Kims2312@verizon.net
I love the colors, cooler weather, and thanksgiving.
My favorite thing about fall is the weather and changing of leaves! Its so beautiful out with all the orange, yellow, and red leaves! I love the cool breezes….my favorite season!
My favorite thing is the changing leaves! I love fall…it is my favorite season!
Thanksgiving and hubby's bday!
My favorite thing about Fall is the weather 🙂 *Thanks* for the giveaway!
All what is mentioned looks really good..
I love the holidays, the crisp air and the fall colors 🙂
The weather is my favorite! I live in Florida which is way too hot most of the time and I like the break we get. But i also love getting to wear sweaters, carving pumpkins and having fires to enjoy with a good book and a cup of hot chocolate…
I love the cooler weather, visiting apple barns and all the good food.
i love the weather!
I love everything about it. It is my favorite season. I love how the trees change colors.
i love the cooler weather
The autumn fashions
Halloween is my anniversary.
Visiting area apple orchards!
cody_endres(at)hotmail(dot)com
My favorite thing is the smell of fallen leaves, apples baking in a pie, and decorating for the autumn holidays. Thanks.
I like the color changes in the mountains.
THE COOL WEATHER MAKES FOR GREAT SLEEPING
love autumn, i was born in canada…miss it down in florida!
i love halloween and thanksgiving, two of my favorite holidays. plus all of the food
I love the cooler weather and the leaves changing colors.
I like the baking that I am inspired to do once the weather gets cooler!
I love the smell of the crisp mornings
The fall colors and the slower pace~
I love the bonfires & camping the most!!
My favorite thing is the turning colors of the leaves.
The weather.
I love the weather and the leaves changing colors
My favorite thing about autumn is that football season is under way!
I love being cozy indoors and lighting fires and candles.
I love baking. 🙂
love the leaves changing
The cool weather!
chrissylea1979 (at)gmail(dot) com
i love the changing leaves and pretty colors!
I like that school starts
My fave thing about fall is Thanksgiving
strezo@sbcglobal.net
My favorite thing is everything- the temperatures, Halloween (my 2nd favorite holiday), and seeing everyone enjoying the cool air!
Ohhh what you made looks delicious! 🙂
My favorite thing about fall is the cooler weather and making apple crisp! 🙂
Seasidesmitten@aol.com
i love thanksgiving and spending the time with my family
I love the weather and the beautiful colors of the trees. It is just a wonderful end to the summer.
I love the cooler temperatures.
I love the cooler weather and decorating for Halloween!!
I like the cooler weather and watching the leaves change colors.
My favorite thing is when the leaves change their color.I love the bright yellows,reds,browns and oranges when they reach their peak color.
The Grim Reaper and other symbols of death.
Happy Halloween!
I love the cool days and nights of autumn. It was a hot summer this year.
I love the cooler weather!
It's the weather – I love the fall weather
My favorite thing about Autumn is apple picking.
besides the cool weather and leaves changing colors, fall means Texas Longhorn football !!!
I love the beautiful changing leaves & all the fun fall activities I can do with my kids, like going to the pumpkin patch!
My favorite thing is the weather.
I love Halloween! We all get to dress up as a family and have fun and eat our tasty creations and create spooky crafts
The snow!
I love the colder weather!
The fall colors
I love Thanksgiving! And being with family!
the new fall wardrobe 🙂
I love that it's cooler to sleep.
I love the foods like pumpkin pie and apple cider 🙂
I love everything about Autumn. My birthday, Halloween, cooler weather and less lawn mowing!
I love the pumpkin pie
Thanks for the giveaway!
I love the chilly weather, and taking my daughter out trick or treating.
My favorite thing about autumn is the cool, crisp weather.
going to the apple orchard the colors of leaves changing thakns
The cooler weather and smells. yummy.
halloween my favorite holiday
I love the cooler weather and warm yummy comfort food!
I love the weather! Great for walking! Not to hot, not to cold!
I love the cooler weather.
The cooler weather, changes in leaves, sweaters!!
Autumn is a time to enjoy the artistry of the leaves changing colors and the togetherness of family inside – eating something hot and delicious and sitting near the fire.
I love the fall for sports the world series the nfl and nba get started best sports months of the year
The flavors of fall and Halloween are my favorite hallmarks of the season.
jtmagmom73(at)gmail(dot)com
I love Fall for the crisp, cool air, the color of the falling leaves and the rustling sound they make when the wind blows them across the ground. I love fresh apple cider warmed up in a mug. Fall is a beautiful season.
I like the beautiful colors of the leaves.
I love it all! The cooler weather, better clothes, comfort food, football, the holidays…. I LOVE fall!
I love the cooler temps, beautiful leaves and of course apple and pumpkin picking
I love getting to bake with apples and pumpkin
Love Hot Cocoa and the Changing Colors 🙂
Love the Colors <and my birthday is this time of the year so that helps> and its not so hot anymore outside.
My favorite part of is the cooler temps. It is wonderful after the brutal heat of a Texas summer.
I like the weather and the food.
I love the pumpkin flavored treats! Thanks for the chance to win!
mrsmchappell at gmail dot com
I love the smells, the weather, and all of the pumpkin food!
My FAVORITE thing is the cooler weather!
I love the cooler weather.
it makes want use the slow cooker and bake
Cooler weather, and football.
I love Halloween! And the smell of the cinnamon pinecones you can buy everywhere. I know it's fall when those are in stores!
Halloween – I love making my kids costumes every year.
halloween and leaves
I love Halloween,carving pumpkins with the kids and corn mazes and the hayrides
My favorite thing about fall is the clean crisp air, the leaves changing color and desserts made with pumpkin!
I'm a runner. I love getting into the cooler fall days, instead of having to run in the heat and humidity. Love it!
coriwestphal at msn dot com
I always look forward to Halloween and the nice cool weather.I love the fall most of all.
Since it has been so hot this summer, I am really looking forward to the cooler weather.
tarter95 at hotmail dot com
I love the cool weather!
The holidays – Thanksgiving and Halloween
annabella @ centurytel dot net
I love the smell of the fallen leaves and Halloween is my favorite Holiday
I love Halloween time!
The cool breezes are the best!
I like the textured textiles!
I like the cooler weather
I love the colors of the leaves.
I like the cooler weather
Thanksgiving
I love getting back into the knitting mood with the cooler weather!
fav. thing is the cooler weather and beautiful leaves
ardy22 at earthlink dot net
The weather and the food is amazing!
I love the wiener roast
vmkids3 at msn dot com
i love the weather and decorating my house 🙂
Thanksgiving, the weather, family time.
Burning leaves…..the smell of burning leaves.
I love the slightly cooler weather, just right to snuggle.
I love the deep colors of autumn the best.
reejen at comcast dot net
I love the crisp weather. Thanks for the giveaway.
I absolutely love the cooler weather (we don't get a lot of it here if Florida) .October is a great time for many carnivals and festivals too.
My favorite thing about fall is visiting our county fair.
I like spending time with my family on Thanksgiving!
I love hitting our mountains and enjoying the change of color of the leaves…. it's really beautiful!
I love Thanksgiving and the seasonal foods such as Pumpkin Pie. For the first time, I got to see the changing of the leaves when I went up to Vermont this past week. Overall, I think Autumn is just nice and beautiful with the cooler weather, delightful food, and beautiful leaves up north.
Definitely the cooler weather, but the great food comes in a very close second.
pumpkin. Pumpkin flavored coffee, and pumpkin pie!
I like all the decorating I get to do
I love the cooler weather and the leaves changing color.
i love the changing leaves
My favorite things are the changing leaf colors and the crisper air.
I love the smell of fall. I also love the changing leave colors!
I love Halloween and Halloween candy!
Because I live in Texas, my favorite thing about fall is the cooler weather! And pumpkin spiced lattes 🙂
I love the falling leaves & the smell of fireplaces being lit in the evenings
I just LOVE fall altogether. the weather, the smells, halloween, and the leaves falling. My FAVORITE season and my favorite time to decorate my house 🙂
like the lower temps,halloween,falling/color changing leaves
ardelong2(at)gmail(dot)com
Halloween has always been our favorite. We love to decorate and trick or treat!
I love the fall foliage!
I love fall, one of my favorite things is to go to the apple orchard and buy their homemade pies and donuts. (Good thing fall is only one season!)
I love the weather.
My birthday :),
It is later this month, I also love the falling leaves
I love the cooler weather and getting to watch all the leaves change colors.
I wouldnt mind winning this
I love the slight change in the weather. The air has this wonderful chilled smell that I love, Its Perfect! Thanks for the great giveaway!
I love the changing color of the leaves on the tree's.
Hockey season…I am a hockey mom
I love the fall sky
family time and all of the fall activities 🙂
Halloween parties
I love the changing leaves which here in vermont are gorgeous and I love halloween and watching a marathon of scary movies 🙂
I love watching my boys play soccer. Football and tailgating is fun too!!
The changing colors, cooler weather
getting together with family for thanksgiving
I love Halloween decorations and the colors of the trees
I love the fall fashions.
The leaves, crisp autumn air, the food, and just the whole feeling the season brings!
I love taking my kids for walks in the fall because of the cooler weather
I love the weather and the changing of the leaves
I like the weather
I love everything about fall, the temp, the food, the colors, the sound of rustling leaves, and Halloween!
Apple picking is the best part of the fall season.
I love the Autumn in Phoenix because it's finally not 100 degrees every day.
I love the crisp, cool weather and Halloween!
I love Thanksgiving,Its a time when my family is together around delicious food
The kids are back in school
I love the leaves changing colors and the scenery.
I love the cooler fall weather and the beautiful fall foliage. Halloween is a fun time of year too. Thanks for this contest!
I get to wear sweaters and scarves, oh and Halloween!
I love the cooler weather and the autumnal foods!
Fall Festivals are my favorite thing.
I love the cooler weather because of my stuipd hot flashes. I love drinking Hot Chocolate & all the spicy good smelling foods.
for me it's the weather for my kids it's Halloween