Gluten-free and naturally sweet, these muffins can be made vegan by using an egg substitute. Photo by Marc Foster Makes 12 Ingredients 3 eggs (or 3 tablespoons flax meal and 6 tablespoons warm water, for vegan version) 1 cup pumpkin puree 1/3 cup pure maple syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 cups loosely packed almond flour 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup chocolate chips, plus 2 tablespoons to sprinkle on top Instructions Prehea

All the flavor of pumpkin pie in a hand-held treat. Photo by Cole LoCurto. Makes 18 cookies Ingredients For the cookies 1 cup light brown sugar, packed 1/2 cup vegetable oil 3/4 cup canned pumpkin puree 1 large egg 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda For the cream cheese filling 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese 1/4 cup (4 tablespoo

Look for seasonal Seminole pumpkins at local farmers' markets to use in these savory sandwiches.