Cindy's Kitchen Adventures, AKA, Why My Pants Don't Fit

So, it's Autumn and with Autumn comes pumpkin. Obviously. And with pumpkin comes muffins, cookies and breads. And, my ever present sweet tooth demands chocolate. So, here's a bit of what's been happening in my kitchen lately and my thoughts on each recipe.
 
These pumpkin cookies were delicious and the hit of WODzilla, for those who knew I brought them, anyway.
http://lexiscleankitchen.com/2013/08/29/chocolate-chip-pumpkin-cookies/

 

These fudge brownies were good, but a bit dense for my taste and not very sweet. They are sweetened with dates, so that's why.

http://www.texanerin.com/2013/10/grain-free-fudge-brownies.html

 

 

These muffins are wonderful; they are soft and light and delicious! Perfect Paleo pumpkin muffin, I think! I also made them without the chips but with raisins and walnuts to try to replicate Mom's delicious pumpkin bread and they are delicious.

http://paleomg.com/pumpkin-chocolate-chip-muffins/

 

 

I also tried her (PaleOmg's) Pumpkin Swirl Brownies, without the swirl since I'm usually not that creative or just don't have the time. These were pretty great. More airy than the fudge brownies above and I really liked them. Enough that I ate the last few at work with my morning coffee. Yum.
http://paleomg.com/pumpkin-swirl-brownies/
 

 

 
These pumpkin bars were tasty, too. I didn't use fresh roasted pumpkin as the recipe swears you must use; I used canned and they came out great!
http://www.elanaspantry.com/paleo-pumpkin-bars/

 

 

I made these scones the other night. A little dense, but good. I had to use some whole wheat flour in place of the last half cup of almond flour because I ran out!

OK, I can't find the recipe link but here's a picture, anyway!

 

 

 

These little chocolate morsels from MyBakingAddiction.com snuck into my oven on Friday at Tate's nap time. And they are to. Die. For!!! I didn't make them into the monster 4 oz-ers as the recipe suggests. Mine are probably about an ounce. I used my small cookie scoop & I've only eaten 4. Or 5. Over 2 days. The rest are in the freezer. Hiding. Lurking.

http://www.mybakingaddiction.com/levain-bakery-copycat-cookies/

 

And these recipes are the reasons my pants aren't fitting too great right now.  On to the next kitchen adventure. The adventure in healthy and tasty (predominantly) Paleo food.