When it comes to Thanksgiving, I like to keep dinner very traditional with maple bourbon glazed turkey, mashed potatoes with homemade gravy, and my husband’s grandma’s old fashioned dressing.

But when it comes to dessert, all bets are off the table. Truth be told, I’m not even really that big of a fan of most pies.

So I’ll often incorporate fall flavors into a different type of dessert like a cranberry tart pie or pumpkin creme brulee. If I’m really feeling ambitious, even an apple rose tart.

This year, I’ve had the biggest craving for Rice Krispies treats. Ever since my daughter got one of those packaged ones trick-or-treating, I’ve been wanting the real, homemade thing!

Since I was craving them anyway, I decided to try my hand at a batch of Thanksgiving Rice Krispies treats. These fun pumpkin-spiced goodies even resemble a pie!

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What is your favorite activity to pass the time of the long, cold winter months? For me, it really depends on if there’s snow or not. If there’s a lot of snow, I like to go snowshoeing, or just take my dog for a “winter wonderland walk,” as I call it.

If there’s no snow, and it’s just cold, dreary and miserable outside, I’m happy to stay inside. I love (love!) board games. My lucky husband gets to either play board games with me, or listen to me whine about it. But I can usually talk him into it by offering a snack or drink of some sort while we play.

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You know what’s strange? The fact that I’ll drink hot coffee and cardamom tea lattes all year ’round, even on 100 degree days. It always feels right. Especially with a shot of my caramel coffee syrup recipe, or a scoop of ice cream for affogato coffee.

But hot chocolate? I’ve never even considered drinking it in the summer. I’m all about the caramel iced coffee, all the time.

Maybe it’s best that way. It gives you something to look forward to after being outside on a cold day.

It can be slowly savored knowing that it’s a special treat for just one season of the year.

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