Cajun Halloween Treats !

Parties, parties, everywhere in Cajun country this weekend, and two festivals to boot!  And a nice cool front that put me in the mood to bake! Here are a few of my favorite Fall treats that I made to take to a Halloween party that some friends were having, last night. The first one has that yummy blend of pumpkin and chocolate that I just can't seem to get enough of, lately. And the praline glaze is just heavenly and gives it that little extra touch of decadence. Cest bon, cher! Bon appetit!

Chocolate Chip-Pumpkin Bread w/ Praline Glaze 

1 1/2 cups flour

1 tsp. cinnamon

1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice

1/2 tsp.salt

1/2 tsp. baking soda

2 eggs

1 cup sugar

1 cup canned pumpkin

3/4 cups canola oil

3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Combine the flour, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, salt, and  baking soda in large bowl. In separate bowl, beats eggs, sugar, oil, and pumpkin. Stir into dry mixture, until just blended. Fold in chocolate chips. Pour into a greased 8x4 inch loaf pan and bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes or until toothpick in center comes out clean. Cool for 15 minutes and remove to a plate. Note: I covered with foil for the last 20 minutes.

Meanwhile make the Praline Glaze .

Praline Glaze

1/2 cup butter

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup chopped pecans

In heavy saucepan, heat butter, brown sugar, and pecans, on medium heat, and bring to a boil. Lower heat and cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and pour over top of warm Pumpkin Bread. Slice and serve with your favorite latte or cuppa.

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And what would any holiday be without a few batches of these totally decadent brownies?!

Warning: These are addicitve!

Amaretto Brownies

2/3 cup butter
3 1 oz. squares unsweetened chocolate
3 eggs
1 2/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup Amaretto liqueur
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt

Combine butter and chocolate in a microwavable safe bowl. Microwave on low until melted, stirring frequently. In large bowl, combine eggs and sugar and mix well. Stir in the chocolate mixture. Stir in the Amaretto . Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt and mix well and add to the chocolate/Amaretto mixture. Blend well and pour into a greased 9x11 inch baking pan. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.  Cool and cut into squares. 

Sinfully delicious and worth every calorie, cher! 


Wishing you all a very Happy Halloween! Merci for coming by!