Halloween Jack-O-Lantern Cream Puffs

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   In a small saucepan, bring the water, butter and sugar to a boil.

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   Combine flour and pie spice; add to water mixture all at once and stir until a smooth ball forms.

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   Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes.

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   Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

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   Continue beating until mixture is smooth and shiny.

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   Drop 12 rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto a greased baking sheet.

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   Bake at 400u00b0 for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.

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   Remove to a wire rack.

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   Immediately split puffs open; remove tops and set aside.

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    Discard soft dough from inside; cool puffs.

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    For filling, in a small mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, pumpkin, sugar and pie spice until smooth.

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    Pipe into cream puffs.

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    Top each with 1 tablespoon whipped topping; replace tops.

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    For frosting, in a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, butter, vanilla and enough milk to achieve desired consistency.

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    Tint 1 tablespoon frosting green and 2 teaspoons orange; set aside.

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    Stir cocoa into the remaining frosting.

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    Pipe jack-o'-lantern faces with orange and chocolate frosting.

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    Pipe stems with green frosting.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.