One thing I’m incredibly jealous of is the range and variety of foods the US of A has on offer that we don’t. So many incredibly delicious and diverse variations of Oreos, Cookie Butters, Chocolate Treats, Pop Tarts and so much more! All of which we miss out on, here in Australia…unless you’re lucky enough to stumble across an American themed grocer or candy store.

So it’s a good thing a few brands are making their way across the ditch into our back yard or I’d consider moving just for this reason…I don’t even think I’m being too dramatic here… food really is my life! 

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But, never fear (be still my heart), my sister-in-law’s globe-trotting has finally lead her home and my mini American food haul is here!

Although I couldn’t go with her, my list certainly did, and it included some of what I considered to be the most delicious of American treats. Below I have included the list of what I received and over the next few recipes that I post I will highlight each of my favourites. This list will be in no particular order because, when it comes to sweet foods, most are worthy of my number one spot! 

Of course with Thanksgiving and Christmas fast approaching I had to include some pumpkin spiced flavoured goodies, some of which will be included in my upcoming recipes…Yum! I’m thinking something along the lines of pumpkin spiced, gooey chocolate brownies (drool)! 

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So here we have it, first up:

• Pumpkin Pie Spice and Pumpkin Pie Spice Cookie Butter

How do I even begin to explain this little shaking bottle of heaven! It seriously hosts such a gorgeous mixture of beautiful spices that all come together to really pack a punch in the flavour department! With a mix of cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, etc. It’s perfect for savoury and desserts alike…but since I’m a lover of all things sweet, there’s no going past the dessert option for me and later on this week I’ll be posting a delicious recipe that I feel shows off the deliciousness of this mix!

Pumpkin Pie Spice seems to be a definite staple in American households and after being exposed to it for a little while now, I can totally understand why! Along with that Pumpkin Pie Spiced Cookie Butter, it’s outstanding and honestly, I’m tempted to put it in and on almost everything at the moment.

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Pumpkin Pie Spiced Cookie Butter you ask? I know! As if food could get any better, now your favorite treats can be found in a spreadable butter form! I just can’t even explain how delicious this is so If you can get your hands on either one of these then definitely buy in bulk and start exploring the recipes you can incorporate it into (or onto). Some of my favorites are pumpkin spice snickerdoodle cookies, a classic pumpkin pie and even in a delicious cup of pumpkin pie spiced latte!

Okay, I could talk on Pumpkin Pie Spice all day so before I get too carried away let’s address the elephant in the room… that beautiful blue, sugar coated elephant that is…

• Birthday Cake and Cinnamon Bun flavoured Oreos

OREOS! *now were in business!* If you can’t tell from the smile on my face, I was probably the most excited to get my hands on these babies. I feel the birthday cake flavor was a definite ‘must have’ given the copious amounts of real birthday cakes I create and, more importantly, the ones I devour.

Secondly, the Cinnamon Bun flavor which I was just so intrigued by. I was skeptical as to just how ‘cinnamon bun like’ it would be…but, results in and both were absolutely amazing. Now, even though (as promised) the first packet tasted exactly like birthday cake batter, it was those Cinnamon Bun Oreos that took the cake #sorrypunintended.

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