Yellow Cupcakes...sort of

Delicious, less fat and more healthy!

1 box of yellow cake mix (or any kind really)

1 12 oz can of packed pumpkin

Combine the two ingredients! Bake 14 minutes for mini cupcakes or the regular time your cake box recommends for cupcake size treats!

Frosting:

4 1/2 cups powder sugar

1 cup shortening

1 tsp vanilla

4 tbsp milk (or less depending on your chosen consistency)

If you want colored frosting, use food coloring

Mix together and frost the cupcakes!

Cherry Yum Yums...

1 Cup Butter
1 3/4 Cups Sugar
4 Eggs
1 tsp Vanilla
2 1/2 Cups Flour
1 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
1/4 tsp Salt
1 Can Cherry Pie Filling (or apple, blue berry...)

Combine butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla. Beat with mixer until light and fluffy. Gradually add flour, baking powder and salt; beat well. Spread this mixture in a greased jelly roll pan. Reserve about 1 1/2 cups of batter. Spread pie filling over dough by spoonfuls. Drop reserved dough over filling and spread out.

Bake at 350 degrees for about 40 minutes. Drizzle with confectioners icing or use cool whip.

**This recipe makes quite a bit. Perfect for potlucks, picnics or large family gatherings!