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By Monica              Makes 1-3/4 cups

A delicious, versatile dip or spread that combines the flavors and spices of fall.  Great to make ahead and have on hand for entertaining.

Ingredients

• 1 (8 oz) package of cream cheese, softened (light cream cheese works fine)
• 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
• 1/2 cup canned pumpkin (plain, not flavored)
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (View recipe for making your own pumpkin pie spice at: www.theyummylife.com/recipes/24)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans for garnish (optional)

Directions

--With Food Processor: Add all ingredients (except nuts) to bowl of food processor. Process until well combined.
--With Electric Mixer: Combine cream cheese and brown sugar in a large bowl. Mix until well combined. Add pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla. Mix until well combined.
--Store in fridge until ready to serve. Garnish top with chopped pecans, if desired.

Serving suggestions:
--use as a dip for sliced apples, pears, or bananas
--use as a dip for ginger snaps or graham crackers
--use as a dip for pretzels
--use as a spread on bagels, muffins, or toast
--use as a filling for mini pie crusts, garnish with chopped nuts, mini choc. chips, or toffee chips.

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