It is officially fall and while the cooler temperatures are a bit delayed in their arrival, the pumpkin spice takeover is in full swing.

From coffee to candles, pumpkin spice is everywhere. Though I will never be the kind of person who runs out to get a pumpkin spice latte on the first day of autumn, I do enjoy the flavors and scents that arrive with the change of the season. Pumpkin spice is a main signifier of this transition, even more so than the browning leaves falling from the trees, and its curious blend of spices just feels like fall.

When I bake cozy fall treats, I use homemade pumpkin spice instead of buying a pre-made spice mix. Making your own pumpkin spice blend is easy and allows you to control the ratio of spices. I love the balance in the recipe below, but if cinnamon or

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