I could see a variation of this with cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and allspice added.. maybe a dash of vanilla .. then served with cream cheese frosting.. (my husband is a sucker for the added spices and the cream cheese)
Pumpkin Muffins with Eggnog Cream Cheese Swirl
makes 12 muffins
For the filling
8 ounces cream cheese, softened at room temperature for an hour
2 large egg yolks
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon dark rum
3/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
For the muffins
1/2 cup unsalted...
Spiced Pumpkin Fudge
Ingredients
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup packed light brown sugar
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter or margarine
2/3 cup (5 fl.-oz. can) evaporated milk
1/2 cup pure Pumpkin (canned works well)
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
2 cups (12-oz. pkg.)...