PUMPKIN PECAN BITES

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This recipe makes a lot, so I like sharing the bite-size treats at potlucks. To easily frost them, try putting the frosting in a pastry bag and piping it on top of the cupcakes. -Carol Beyerl, East Wenatchee, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield about 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 package spice cake mix (regular size)
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
3 large eggs
1/2 cup canola oil
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
36 pecan halves, cut in half
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter, softened
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons whole milk
Ground cinnamon

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, pumpkin, eggs, oil, cinnamon, baking soda and cloves; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes., Fill paper-lined miniature muffin cups two-thirds full. Press a pecan piece into each. Bake at 350° for 17-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a small bowl, cream the butter, cream cheese and vanilla until light and fluffy. Gradually add confectioners' sugar and mix well. Add enough milk to achieve spreading consistency. Frost cupcakes. Sprinkle with cinnamon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 186mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.