Easy as Pie Pops

It's been so great to have the past couple days off and just relax! Today, Ali came over for a deliciously fun-filled day! We had champagne, talked upcoming wedding crafts, and made some yummy pie pops. I was inspired by a recent post from Cupcakes and Cashmere on these little cuties, and decided we had to make them. And guess what...they were so easy to make!

You literally just take some pre-made pie crust and cut them out into small circles. Then fill with canned pie filling (we chose strawberry and blueberry), place a stick in the middle, and press the edges with another stick. Brush with egg whites, bake for 15-17 minutes at 375 degrees and voila...easy as pie pops!

Some discoveries for the next batch...use actual jam or even different combinations. We totally want to make peanut butter and jelly, nutella and strawberry, and even pizza pie pops! They're so much fun to make with a friend, and even funner to devour while watching a funny movie. Give 'em a try!

A Taste of Autumn

Old favorites get me in the autumn mood

My little pup-kin waiting patiently..."Mom, are the cookies ready yet?!"

Lately, I've been putting in long hours at my new job, and I barely have any time for myself and loved ones. My favorite month is almost over, and I haven't even experienced the joys of it because of my crazy schedule. I finally managed to get a day off, and instead of staying in pj's all day watching TV, (I only did that for the first half of the day,) I decided to actually make something. 

A friend's Instagram post inspired me to bake some cookies. Her post featured some fab pumpkin whoopie pies, and although I like pumpkin, I've always favored apple cinnamon as my go-to fall flavor. So I scoured the web for awhile to find an apple cinnamon whoopie pie recipe, and got to cookin!

I must say...they're pretty addicting! 

And now I'm off to get some chavelas with an old friend. Trying not to think of all the work that awaits me tomorrow. :)