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25 Of My Favorite Fall Recipes!!
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So these are kind of the best.
I realize that they are a little indulgent, but hey, isn’t that what Friday’s (Saturday and Sunday too!) are for? I think so. We’ll get back to the health food on Monday, but for now let’s just live it up a little.
In reality though, it’s been another crazy week and I really just wanted it to end on a super sweet note. I would say I achieved that AND it even ended on a sweeter note because I got my cabinets all picked out, possibly my flooring and maybe, possibly, even my counter tops. And you guys, this is such good news. I am up against deadlines (mostly with getting the cabinets and windows ordered), so finally making some big decisions on the barn is feeling good, not to mention so exciting!
I am a ball of nerves right now, but it is the good kind. Which I am loving!
Although, at the same time I am hoping I am making the right decisions. The people I am working with have me feeling pretty confident though, so I am mostly just excited.
I spent all morning on Wednesday really laying things out and then picking out my cabinets. You guys, I never knew there was so many choices in cabinetry. Whoa.
To say I was overwhelmed would be a huge understatement. BUT there were some cookies on the table – cookies always help to make me see things a little more clearly. So after two plus hours of discussing cabinets, I think I am pretty happy with my choice. My style is pretty simple, nothing extravagant, but I will be curious to hear all of your thoughts once you get to see them. Should be fun!
Anyway, with all this barn stuff + other work things, I have not really had as much time to do my whole back and forth on what recipe to make thing. Should I make this, should I make that, should I go spicy, sweet or a combo? Yeah, there has been none of that. It’s actually kind if nice because the crunch for time forces me to just make a decision right away. It’s not really my preferred method of doing things, because I really like to make sure that each and every recipe I show you guys is gonna be so good, but I have to say that I have not had one “quick to decide” recipe that has not turned great. I mean, I know it will happen (probably today now), but so far so good.
These Peanut Butter Cheesecake Doughnuts were a “quick decision” recipe. Originally I wanted to create buckeyes for my home state of Ohio, but instead I decided I felt more like doughnuts. And fried doughnuts, not baked. Do not get me wrong, I love baked doughnuts, but I think of them more as mini cakes. Super cute and super delicious, but not really real doughnuts in my mind. So I fried these babies, because that’s just what needed to be done.
I think it is clear that I have gotten over my little tiff with frying. Not sure that is a good thing or a bad thing, or maybe just a combo of both? Right now I am leaning towards more of a delicious thing. Yes, delicious for sure.
The peanut butter cheesecake filling for the middle of these guys is almost like peanut butter mousse. It’s just delish. Super easy to make and kind of something I wanted to just take a spoon to… oh wait I did that.
And then of course, since I am really feeling all the cozy foods these days (I am sorry, it’s all this cold rain, low clouds and um…SNOW we are getting), I thought the doughnuts needed a caramel topping. Chocolate caramel. Obviously.
Even though the recipe seems a little long, it’s actually pretty easy.
The only bummer part is that these really are best fresh. Kind of a pain I know, but I still think they are worth it in the end. Perfect for a Friday night or a lazy weekend afternoon. If you do end up with leftover doughnuts (I did), just store the doughnuts in an airtight container and then, when ready to eat again, fill them with the peanut butter cheesecake mixture (keep this in the fridge) and drizzle with warmed caramel. Still pretty darn good.
So what do you say? Since it’s Friday?? You definitely want to make these, right??
Trust me you do.
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I mean, come on. Look at the center. And the caramel. Yeah, you want to make these.
PS. The winner of the Easy Gourmet cookbook is Melody! Congrats, I have sent you an email.
When I saw the name of this recipe pop up in my blog feed, I said out loud, “OHMYGOD.” The click-through and photos elicited a similar response. I have to find myself a fryer and make these.
Haha! Thanks so much!!
All of my favorites in one bite, love these Tieghan!
Thanks so much, Matt! Hope you guys have a fun weekend!
Can’t wait to see the barn! I would have SUCH a hard time picking out kitchen stuff–I like so many different styles and am horrible at making huge decisions like that. I’m sure you picked great ones!
These doughnuts look fab. Love the filling!
ME TOO! Haha!
Thanks so much, Laura! Hope you have a fun weekend!
I can’t wait to see the barn. I’m so excited for you! Oh and donuts? Perfect ending to the week!
I cannot wait to see it too! Thanks Bri! Have a great weekend!
Now this is thee way to kick off Friday! Cheesecake, donuts, chocolate and booze? You’ve hit every aspect I like!
I know, right?!?! Thanks so much, Meg! Have a great weekend!
Mmm loving the looks os this. I definitely need to incorporate cheesecake and donuts in my diet!
You do!! It’s so good! Thanks Katrina!
look at those cheese oozing out…
Haha! Thanks!
I love anything that is inspired by buckeyes! And the fact that I can eat these for breakfast makes the world a better place to live in.
Buckeyes are the best, right?!? Thanks Erin!
Incredible photos ! Good luck with the cabinets and everything else – don’t overthink it, I”m sure everything will turn out great 🙂
Thanks so much! And I will try, but man, it is hard! 🙂
Whoa whoa whoa – these look insane!!! and please don’t say the S word, haha. Going on my “to make” list!
Thanks Kathy! And I know, I want fall before winter, but the two a pretty much the same around here. YIKES!
Have a great weekend! 🙂
You constantly make me drool with your incredible recipes! These look absolutely amazing!!
Thank you, Cate! Hope you have a fun weekend! 🙂
oh no SNOW!!! are you kidding??? I am so not ready yet for snow…I would make these yummy donuts too if I was getting snow already. The filling alone sounds heavenly..please make buckeyes soon luv them!!!
Nope, not kidding! Crazy, right!??
Thanks Lisa!
They look pretty darn delish!
Thanks Brenda! 🙂
Oh my these are too much–good that is.
I am making the peaches and cream breakfast bake for Sunday but I know if I would make these I would eat them all–I love all things peanut butter.
Thanks Nancy and I hope you love the breakfast bake! 🙂
It’s as though, instead of a title, it’s just a list of deliciously decadent things. I’m concerned I could just eat all of them…
Thanks so much! Have a great weekend! 🙂