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Easy Apple Cider Cocktail Spritzer

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Today’s share is a fantastic, super easy cocktail to celebrate fall and the holidays – Apple Cider Cocktail Spritzer!

Easy Apple Cider Cocktail Spritzer – The Crisp Taste of Fall in a Glass

This super easy to make cocktail celebrates the taste of fall with crisp notes of apple, that’s light and bubbly, autumn perfection. The perfect cocktail for parties and Thanksgiving. Only two ingredients to make this holiday favorite – Prosecco or an inexpressive bottle of champagne and apple cider. For a delicious non-alcoholic version, you can use club soda.

My best friend made this fun drink on Thanksgiving a few years ago, it’s been a favorite ever since. I love that it’s a cinch to make and absolutely delicious. We’d rather sit around visiting than spending time making complicated, time consuming cocktails.

WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE APPLE CIDER COCKTAIL SPRITZERS

A bottle of Prosecco (or champagne) and apple cider – that’s it!

HOW TO MAKE APPLE CIDER COCKTAIL SPRITZERS

This cocktail can be made super simple – filling a champagne glass with half Prosecco/champagne and half apple cider. You can also use a tumbler or wine glass, fill it with ice, then add half Prosecco/Champagne and half apple cider.

If you want to make it more fancy, you can do a cinnamon sugar rim for the glasses and add a few slices of thinly sliced apples – it makes a super fun and pretty presentation.

WHAT IS PROSECCO?

“Prosecco is a sparkling wine made in the Veneto region of Italy around the city of Treviso about 15 miles North of Venice.” – Wine Folly

Learn more about Prosecco and the difference between Champagne vs Prosecco.

I guess, technically, if you use champagne for this drink, you would call it Apple Cider Mimosa 🙂

HOW TO MAKE A NON-ALCOHOLIC APPLE CIDER SPRITZER

Fill glass with ice and add half club soda and half apple cider.

For a pretty presentation, you can do a cinnamon sugar rim and add a few slices of apple and a fun straw.

Please Note – This is NOT a sponsored post. I have no affiliation with any of the products shared in this post.

Easy Apple Cider Cocktail Spritzer

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Ingredients

chilled apple cider
chilled bottle of Prosecco or inexpensive bottle of champagne
ice (optional)
apple thinly sliced to garnish and/or add to drink (optional) – I use Honey Crisp apples

Coating rim of glasses with cinnamon and sugar (optional)

honey
1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions

Cinnamon Sugar mixture – in a small bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon then pour on a small plate. Next, add a small amount of honey on a separate small plate.

FOR CHAMPAGNE GLASS

Coat rim of glass with the cinnamon sugar mixture (optional) – dip the rim of the glass in the honey, then dip it in the cinnamon sugar mixture. Fill champagne glass with half apple cider and half Prosecco or Champagne.

FOR COCKTAIL/WINE/TUMBLER GLASSES

Coat rim of glass with cinnamon sugar (optional), then fill glass 3/4 full with ice, add half apple cider and half Prosecco or champagne. Add 3 or 4 thinly sliced apples and a fun straw (optional).

NON- ALCOHOLIC APPLE CIDER SPRITZER

Fill glass with ice and add half club soda and half apple cider.

For a pretty presentation, you can do a cinnamon sugar rim and add a few slices of apple and a fun straw.

Thanks for stopping by!

Cheers!

French Butter Cake – Weekend Potluck 399

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Welcome to Weekend Potluck 399,
we are so happy you could join us!

WEEKEND POTLUCK 399

This week’s features – French Butter Cake with Old Fashioned Fudge Frosting, Easy Loaded Potato Soup, Classic Snowball Cookies and Southern Cornbread Dressing with Sausage.

Every Friday morning, stop by Sweet Little Bluebird for our Weekend Potluck party, a place where top food bloggers come to link up their best and latest recipes! Each week we feature the most viewed recipe from the previous party along with recipes that caught our attention. We also have a featured recipe from one of the hostesses.

Your Hostesses

South Your Mouth – Mandy

The Country Cook~ Brandie

Served Up With Love~ Melissa

Sweet Little Bluebird~ Mary

Let’s take a quick peek back at last week!

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THE RECIPE WITH THE MOST CLICKS:

French Butter Cake with Old Fashioned Fudge Frosting by Cooking with Carlee

RECIPES THAT CAUGHT OUR ATTENTION:

Easy Loaded Potato Soup by Mighty Mrs.

Classic Snowball Cookies by The Kitchen Is My Playground

FEATURED HOSTESS RECIPE:

Southern Cornbread Dressing with Sausage by South Your Mouth

YOUR HOSTESSES:

South Your Mouth~ Mandy
Sweet Little Bluebird~ Mary
Served Up With Love~ Melissa
The Country Cook~ Brandie

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LINK BACK HERE from your post so that others can find the fun. FOOD RECIPE posts only. NO RECIPE ROUNDUP POSTS.

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French Silk Brownies – Weekend Potluck 398

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Welcome to Weekend Potluck 398,
we are so happy you could join us!

WEEKEND POTLUCK 398

This week’s features – French Silk Brownies, Buttermilk Coffee Cake, Pecan Chewies and No-Boil Homemade Mac & Cheese.

Your Hostesses

The Country Cook~ Brandie

Served Up With Love~ Melissa

Sweet Little Bluebird~ Mary

South Your Mouth – Mandy

Let’s take a quick peek back at last week!

**SIMPLY CLICK ON THE PHOTO (RECIPE) YOU LIKE BELOW AND IT WILL TAKE YOU TO THE BLOGGER’S POST WITH THE RECIPE**

THE RECIPE WITH THE MOST CLICKS:

FRENCH SILK BROWNIES by Big Green House

RECIPES THAT CAUGHT OUR ATTENTION:

BEST BUTTERMILK COFFEE CAKE by Plowing Through Life

PECAN CHEWIES by Nancy C

FEATURED HOSTESS RECIPE:

NO-BOIL HOMEMADE MAC & CHEESE by The Country Cook

YOUR HOSTESSES:

The Country Cook~ Brandie
South Your Mouth~ Mandy
Sweet Little Bluebird~ Mary
Served Up With Love~ Melissa

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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies (Soft Batch)

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Celebrate the season with the perfect fall treat, Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies!

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies (Soft Batch)

These soft batch, perfectly spiced pumpkin chocolate chip cookies have the wonderful combination of pumpkin, spice and everything nice…chocolate chips! If you’re a fan of pumpkin and chocolate you are going to love these delicious cookies. Adult and kid-approved, quick and easy recipe!

WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE PUMPKIN CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

Pure pumpkin puree, chocolate chips, flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, pumpkin pie spice, sugar, butter, egg and pure vanilla extract.

HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE PUMPKIN PIE SPICE

If you don’t have Pumpkin Pie Spice and want to make your own, head over to Crazy For Crust. It’s made with Cinnamon, Ginger, Nutmeg and Allspice.

HOW TO MAKE PUMPKIN CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

Preheat oven to 350 degrees f. then grease baking sheet(s). In a medium size bowl, add flour, baking soda, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice and salt – mix well. In a separate large bowl, mix/beat butter and sugar until blended well, then add pumpkin, egg and vanilla, mix until batter is smooth. Slowly add flour mixture to the pumpkin batter, mixing until just blended – do not over mix. Last, add chocolate chips until evenly blended – do not over mix.

Drop rounded tablespoon size cookie dough on baking sheet (I use a Pampered Chef medium size scooper).

Bake on middle rack of oven for approximately 15 – 18 minutes, until the edges of the cookies turn a slight golden brown and are firm.

Remove from oven, cool for a few minutes on baking sheet, then move cookies to cooling rack to finish cooling.

PLEASE NOTE: This is not a sponsored post, I have no affiliation with any of the products shown, Libby’s Pumpkin, Nestle or McCormick.

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies (Soft Batch)

Recipe adapted from Old-Fashioned Soft Pumpkin Cookies by Very Best Baking, Nestle

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INGREDIENTS

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 Tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup butter (1 stick), softened
1 cup pure pumpkin (I use Libby’s 100% pure pumpkin)
1 large egg
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 350 degrees f. then grease baking sheet(s) or use parchment paper.

In a medium size bowl, add flour, baking soda, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice and salt – mix well.

In a separate large bowl, mix/beat butter and sugar until blended well, then add pumpkin, egg and vanilla, mix until batter is smooth.

Slowly add flour mixture to the pumpkin batter, mixing until just blended – do not over mix.

Last, add chocolate chips until evenly blended – do not over mix.

Drop rounded tablespoon size cookie dough on baking sheet (I use a Pampered Chef medium size scooper).

Bake on middle rack of oven for approximately 15 – 18 minutes, until the edges of the cookies turn a slight golden brown and are firm.

Remove from oven, cool for a few minutes on baking sheet, then move cookies to cooling rack to finish cooling. Enjoy

Makes approximately 3 dozen cookies.

TIP

I like to sprinkle a few extra mini chocolate chips on top of each cookie before baking.

Thanks for stopping by!

Cheers!

Baked Chicken and Dumplings – Weekend Potluck 397

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Welcome to Weekend Potluck 397,
we are so happy you could join us!

Weekend Potluck 397

This week’s features – Baked Chicken and Dumplings, Pecan Cinnamon Rolls, Slow Cooker Swiss Steak and Easy Pumpkin Cobbler.

Your Hostesses

Served Up With Love~ Melissa

Sweet Little Bluebird~ Mary

South Your Mouth – Mandy

The Country Cook~ Brandie

Let’s take a quick peek back at last week!

**SIMPLY CLICK ON THE PHOTO (RECIPE) YOU LIKE BELOW AND IT WILL TAKE YOU TO THE BLOGGER’S POST WITH THE RECIPE**

THE RECIPE WITH THE MOST CLICKS:

Baked Chicken and Dumplings by Cooking with K

RECIPES THAT CAUGHT OUR ATTENTION:

Pecan Cinnamon Roll Recipe by Back To My Southern Roots

Slow Cooker Swiss Steak by Food Meanderings

FEATURED HOSTESS RECIPE:

Easy Pumpkin Cobbler by Served Up With Love

YOUR HOSTESSES:

Served Up With Love~ Melissa
The Country Cook~ Brandie
South Your Mouth~ Mandy
Sweet Little Bluebird~ Mary

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Crescent Roll Apple Dumplings – Weekend Potluck 396

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Welcome to Weekend Potluck 396,
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This week’s features – Crescent Roll Apple Dumplings, Easy Creamy Swedish Meatballs with Noodles, Twinkie Cake and Old Fashioned Soft Pumpkin Cookies.

Your Hostesses

Sweet Little Bluebird~ Mary

South Your Mouth – Mandy

The Country Cook~ Brandie

Served Up With Love~ Melissa

Let’s take a quick peek back at last week!

**SIMPLY CLICK ON THE PHOTO (RECIPE) YOU LIKE BELOW AND IT WILL TAKE YOU TO THE BLOGGER’S POST WITH THE RECIPE**

THE RECIPE WITH THE MOST CLICKS:

CRESCENT ROLL APPLE DUMPLINGS by THE KITCHEN IS MY PLAYGROUND

RECIPES THAT CAUGHT OUR ATTENTION:

EASY CREAMY SWEDISH MEATBALLS WITH NOODLES by MIGHTY MRS.

TWINKIE CAKES by TABLE FOR SEVEN

FEATURED HOSTESS RECIPE:

OLD FASHIONED SOFT PUMPKIN COOKIES by SWEET LITTLE BLUEBIRD

YOUR HOSTESSES:

Sweet Little Bluebird~ Mary
The Country Cook~ Brandie
South Your Mouth~ Mandy
Served Up With Love~ Melissa

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Caramel Apple Dump Cake – Weekend Potluck 395

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Welcome to Weekend Potluck 395,
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WEEKEND POTLUCK 395 - Sweet Little Bluebird

This week’s features – Caramel Apple Dump Cake, Authentic Homemade Italian Meatballs, No-Bake Layered Cherry Pie and Taco Rice Skillet with Queso.

Your Hostesses

South Your Mouth – Mandy

The Country Cook~ Brandie

Served Up With Love~ Melissa

Sweet Little Bluebird~ Mary

Let’s take a quick peek back at last week!

**SIMPLY CLICK ON THE PHOTO (RECIPE) YOU LIKE BELOW AND IT WILL TAKE YOU TO THE BLOGGER’S POST WITH THE RECIPE**

THE RECIPE WITH THE MOST CLICKS:

Caramel Apple Dump Cake by Soulfully Made

RECIPES THAT CAUGHT OUR ATTENTION:

Authentic Homemade Italian Meatballs by No Plate Like Home

No-Bake Layered Cherry Pie by Julia’s Simply Southern

FEATURED HOSTESS RECIPE:

Taco Rice Skillet with Queso by South Your Mouth

YOUR HOSTESSES:

South Your Mouth~ Mandy
Sweet Little Bluebird~ Mary
Served Up With Love~ Melissa
The Country Cook~ Brandie

Linky Guidelines:

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Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins (Easy)

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Today’s tried and true is my family’s favorite Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins recipe.

Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

Don’t let those overripe bananas go to waste, whip up these super easy, bakery-style, sweet, chocolaty, super moist, amazing muffins! These are sure to become a family favorite, disappearing quickly. Great for breakfast or a snack. Perfect for dessert!

WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE BANANA CHOCOLATE CHIP MUFFINS

Overripe bananas, sugar, butter (unsalted or salted), eggs, all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt and chocolate chips (mini or regular size).

HOW TO MAKE BANANA CHOCOLATE CHIP MUFFINS

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line two 12-cup, regular size muffin tins with liners. In large bowl, mash bananas then add melted butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla (optional), stir well, mixing thoroughly. In a medium size bowl add flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon (optional) – mix until blended well. Add the dry mixture to the banana mixture, stirring until the flour mixture is completely moistened – do not over mix. Next, gently fold in chocolate chips, do not over mix.

Spoon prepared batter into muffin cups. I use a Pampered Chef scooper, it makes filling the muffin cups super easy. Bake on middle rack of oven for approximately 26-30 mins. Muffins are ready when a toothpick is inserted into the center of a muffin and comes out clean (no wet batter). Remove from oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes then transfer to cooling rack.

CHECK OUT MORE FAMILY FAVORITE MUFFIN RECIPES

Banana Crumb Muffins – from my blog, Sweet Little Bluebird

Perfect Blueberry Muffins (made with sour cream) – from my blog, Sweet Little Bluebird

Bakery-Style Chocolate Chip Muffins – from Sally’s Baking Addiction

Southern Pecan Pie Muffins – from The Country Cook

HOW TO QUICKLY RIPEN BANANAS

If you want to make something that requires overripe bananas and your bananas are not ready, check out these awesome tips from The Spruce Eats – HOW TO QUICKLY RIPEN BANANAS

Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

Recipe from Food and Wine, Grace Pirisi – May 2010

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Ingredients

2 cups overripe bananas, mashed (about 5 to 6 bananas)
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup butter, melted (1 1/2 sticks – recipe calls for unsalted, but salted works well too)
3 large eggs
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup mini chocolate chips (I use what I have on hand, usually regular size semi-sweet chocolate chips, and often add more than 1 cup)

Optional

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line two 12-cup regular size muffin tins with liners. If not using non-stick, grease top on tin to prevent sticking.

In large bowl, mash bananas then add melted butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla (optional), stir well, mixing thoroughly.

In a medium size bowl add flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon (optional) – mix until blended well.

Add the dry mixture to the banana mixture, stirring until the flour mixture is completely moistened – do not over mix. Next, gently fold in chocolate chips, do not over mix.

Spoon prepared batter into muffin cups. I use a Pampered Chef scooper, it makes filling the muffin cups super easy.

Bake on middle rack of oven for approximately 26-30 mins. Muffins are ready when a toothpick is inserted into the center of a muffin and comes out clean (no wet batter).

Remove from oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes then transfer to cooling rack.

TIP

Vanilla extract and cinnamon are not in the original recipe but make a tasty addition. These muffins are wonderful both ways.

Thanks for stopping by!

Cheers!