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Pecan Pie Spiced Latte with Harvest Stick Cookies

Aug 17, 2015 · 12 Comments

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As fall quickly approaches, it’s time to break out those warm cozy sweaters and comforting down-home recipes. Today, we are sharing a warm spiced latte accompanied by stick cookies that are fun, easy to make, and covered in M&M’s® chocolate.

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With each year, it seems the days pass more quickly than the year before.

We’ve all heard the saying that with age comes wisdom, and while I’ve certainly met my share of elders that have roundly disproven that assertion, I will say that the older I myself get the more I learn to appreciate the little things life has to offer, even if they all seem to be passing a tad quicker with each season’s end, as if time were building momentum on its deathly journey around the clock.

Or at least that’s how I’ve felt watching the days grow shorter, the summer sun finding its rest a little earlier each day, its golden rays slipping through my fingers, not unlike the final sprays of sea water at the end of a long day at the beach as the sunlit heat fades into the cool of the starlit evening glow. Watching the sun sink into the sea is not unlike the onset of autumn, our eyes scan the darkening sands of the wave lashed shore, and we realize we’re just not yet ready to let go as images of all that we’ve left to do dance in the reflections of our eyes like summer ghosts.

It is with that sentiment in mind that you may be surprised to learn that autumn is actually my favorite season.

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After all, cozy fires, brisk walks in warm sweaters, and spiced lattes just don’t bear quite the same touch in the summer heat. Add to that the fact that many of things I enjoy doing most in the summer I can in the autumn, such as ny trips to the apple orchards or vineyards, and town festivals.

Another thing I am looking forward to this season is using my oven again! It’s been on a prolonged rest these last couple of weeks.

We had a small break in the tempertures last week, which allowed me a day to get some good quality baking in.

I made a quick run up to Walmart and picked up a few of my favorite fall products to accompany the new M&M’s® Pecan Pie and the M&M’s® Milk Chocolate Harvest.

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Once home, I started on the cookie sticks. As you know, I am a fan of cake mix cookies because they are perfect in a pinch.

I added Mott’s® Apple Juice, eggs and flour to a box of Pillsbury™ Moist Supreme® Cake Mix and rolled the mixture into a soft cookie dough. I shaped the dough into sticks, and dipped them first in milk, then crushed M&M’s® Milk Chocolate Harvest. The result was a thin biscotti-like cookie fun and perfect for dipping, a nice side to a cool class of Snapple® Apple!

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However, no cookie of this high caliber is complete without something hot and delicious to dip it in.

With the new M&M’s® Pecan Pie, I was inspired to create a pecan pie spiced latte.

Making your own latte is easier than you think. I made a spice blend of cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, brown sugar and a pinch of black pepper which I melted down with the M&M’s® Pecan Pie. After blending warm milk and vanilla, to create that classic latte foam, I put up a pot of strong coffee. Espresso coffee would work perfectly.

At the bottom of each coffee cup, I put a spoonful of the spiced chocolate mixture and poured the hot coffee over it. To complete it, I added the frothed milk and a dollop of fresh whipped cream.

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I don’t know about you, but I am now very much looking forward to the fall and I will welcome the cooler weather with open arms.

So what does fall mean to you? What are some of your favorite activities and what do you look forward to the most?

Share your thoughts below, and don’t forget to pick up the new M&M’s® Pecan Pie, M&M’s® Milk Chocolate Harvest and M&M’s® Peanut Harvest that are now available at Walmart. Save now and clip your coupon for any two 9.4 oz. or larger M&M’s® chocolate candies!

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Harvest Stick Cookies Pecan Pie Spiced Latte

10 minPrep Time

15 minCook Time

10 minTotal Time

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Ingredients

  • 1 box of Pillsbury™ Moist Supreme® Cake Mix (I used Classic Yellow)
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup Mott's® Apple Juice
  • 3/4 cup of flour
  • 1/2 cup of M&M's® Milk Chocolate Harvest – crushed
  • 1/4 cup of milk
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla
  • 2 shots espresso or very strong coffee
  • 3 tablespoons M&M's® Pecan Pie
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoons brown sugar
  • Pinch of black pepper
  • Fresh Whipped Cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven 350 degrees F.
  2. In a large bowl combine the cake mix and flour; add the eggs and apple juice and mix.
  3. On a floured surface knead until a dough is formed.
  4. Set two shallow bowls; one with the crushed M&M's® and one with the milk.
  5. On a floured surface slice pieces of the dough and roll into long sticks. Dip the dough sticks into the milk and then roll in the crushed M&M's®.
  6. Place on a prepared cookie sheet.
  7. Bake 12 – 15 minutes or until slightly golden.
  8. Melt M&M's® Pecan Pie with cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar and black pepper. Set aside.
  9. In a saucepan, warm milk and vanilla- heat until warm to the touch. Pour into a blender and mix until foamy.
  10. Add 1 tablespoons spiced chocolate mixture per coffee cup. Add hot coffee and stir until the chocolate is melted. Add frothed milk and cream and serve immediately.
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Enjoy with Love,
Catherine
xo

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  1. Sandra Czosek says

    17/08/2015 at 8:33 pm

    Oh my goes that look wonderful!
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  2. Heather {Brie Brie Blooms} says

    17/08/2015 at 8:52 pm

    This is so pretty! Definitely makes me want Fall to get here right now! Unrelated, your dishes are the same dishes my mom used when I was growing up. Thanks for the sweet memory. #client
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  3. Comedy Plus says

    17/08/2015 at 9:51 pm

    Oh we're getting ready for fall already. Great. Have a fabulous day Catherine. Big hugs. ♥♥♥
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  4. heather @french press says

    18/08/2015 at 3:18 pm

    I'm not a fan of time passing so quickly, but with that said I wish fall would hurry up and get here - I am DYING for a pecan pie pr PSL
    Reply
  5. Big Daddy Dave says

    18/08/2015 at 3:38 pm

    Catherine, Sounds good to me! Those harvest stick cookies not only sound good, they are a cleaver idea... Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
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  6. allie @ Through Her Looking Glass says

    18/08/2015 at 5:27 pm

    Dear Catherine, you never cease to amaze me. These cookie sticks are so clever and I love the dipping lattes. I'm not quite ready to let go of summer yet, but I know it will come all at once and I'll be so glad to have both these cozy recipes on hand. I love fall too, and when we lived in the south, I'd dream about the crisp fall air and beautiful changing leaves....xo
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  7. Dottie Sauchelli-Balin says

    18/08/2015 at 7:55 pm

    Dear Catherine, Another genius post from a fabulous chef! You! Yes, I agree with you, I love the fall, going to pick apples, cozy nights by the fire, leaves falling, holidays approaching, and my favorite time of year winter (Christmas). These cookies are right up my alley and they look so splendid within the photo in between the leaves and colors. The Lattes must be so full of flavor and a perfect way to welcome the fall. Thank you for sharing this heavenly recipe! Have a blessed rest of the week dear friend... Dottie :)
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  8. marcie says

    19/08/2015 at 12:09 am

    This is such a clever idea, Catherine, and these sound just delicious! Especially with a side of that pecan pie spiced latte!
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  9. Chiara says

    19/08/2015 at 3:47 pm

    I appreciate the little things life has to offer..I agree with you...These sticks looks so delicious, perfect for dipping ! Have a nice day my dear, a hug
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  10. [email protected]'s Recipes says

    19/08/2015 at 6:29 pm

    These cookie sticks look scrumptious and I love those beautiful photos as well.
    Reply
  11. Samantha K says

    21/08/2015 at 9:02 pm

    I can't wait to try the M&M's® Pecan Pie! Fall is definitely my favorite season and I am a latte lover! I am adding this to my list of Fall recipes! Thanks!! (client)
    Reply
  12. Lorraine says

    23/08/2015 at 10:39 pm

    Super delicious treats here and I was drawn to the ones served in the vintage Corelle cups. Fun memories!
    Reply

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