Make this easy Christmas, colorful, yummy dessert for the season.  Be sure to buy the ice cream early; some stores may run out closer to Christmas
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2 1/2 rows of oreos, crushed in food processor with
1 stick of melted butter

1/2 gallon peppermint ice cream, softened at room temperature about 1 hour

Spread Oreos (keeping about 3 T. of crushed cookies for topping) in 11x13 pan, or smaller.  Spread softened ice cream on top.  Cover and place back in freezer.  If you wish, you can top with crushed Or...
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A yummy recipe for a great start back to school after Fall Break:

Spicy Pumpkin Pancakes

2 1/3 cups Reduced Fat Bisquick
1 1/4 cups milk
3 egg whites
1/3 cup canned pumpkin
2 TBS sugar
2 TBS vegetable oil
3/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice

Stir all ingredients until blended.  Pour onto hot griddle.  Makes 19 pancakes.

*** Serve with hot apple cider

Recipe compliments of Cassie Pewitt

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1 1/2 c. sugar
1 2/3 c. flour or whole wheat flour
1/4 t. baking powder
1 t. baking soda
1/2 t. ground cloves
3/4 t. salt
1/2 t. cinnamon
1 c. pumpkin
2 eggs
1/2 c. water
1/2 c. oil
1/2 c. nuts

Combine all ingredients except nuts.  Mix for 3 minutes then fold in nuts.  Spread mixture in 1 large or 2 small loaf pans.  Bake at 325 for 1+ hour large pan or 45-60 minutes smaller pans.  Cooking times vary greatly.  Enjoy a great taste of fall!
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