Not Your Average Candy

I saw some cute candy today during my last minute candy journey. One I bought was Ghost Dots. They are shaped like normal dots, but they are an ecto-green color. They are also mystery flavors.

We tried them and even though they are basically ordinary dots, I thought they were so cute. I couldn't tell though what the flavors were supposed to be. Still cute though for Halloween.

The other candy I found (which I didn't get) was costume award Hershey bars. The wrappers are awards for different costumes (cutest, scariest, etc.). I didn't get those, but they would be adorable for a Halloween party.

Well, I'll let you all get back to your loot.

I can smell it baking from here

I love baking around this time of year when the temperature is dropping. It's a perfect time to try out a recipe using pumpkin. This one combines it with chocolate.


Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread
*3 cups white sugar *1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree *1 cup vegetable oil *2/3 cup water *4 eggs *3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour *1 tablespoon ground cinnamon *1 tablespoon ground nutmeg *2 tablespoons baking soda *1 1/2 teaspoons salt *1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips *1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
In large bowl, combine sugar, pumpkin, oil, water, and eggs. Beat until smooth. Blend in flour, spices, soda, and salt. Fold in chocolate chips and nuts. Grease and flour three 1 pound size coffee cans or three 9 x 5 inch loaf pans. Fill cans 1/2 to 3/4 full. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour, or until an inserted knife comes out clean. Cool on wire racks before removing from cans or pans. Wrap in cellophane once completely cooled. Makes 3 loaf pans.