DELICIOUS, BUT A COUPLE MINOR CHANGES NEEDED! As written, the frosting is too runny to pipe a decent amount of frosting. You could spread it, but only a thin layer...not like the picture. This is the only reason I took away one star. (In my opinion, 5 stars should work exactly as written!) If the cream cheese and butter are softened, additional powdered sugar was needed to thicken the frosting, resulting in a too-sweet frosting. Also, For those that like a tall frosting, there was not enough. With my minor changes, it was PERFECT. 1) Do not soften the cream cheese or butter. Keep 'em cold, and beat them straight from the fridge. I have only tried this with my Kitchenaid, so I really don't know if it would work with a handmixer. 2) If you enjoy a lot of frosting, or the amount in the picture, you will need to double the frosting. As written, it is not enough to frost all the cupcakes. With those two revisions, these cupcakes are outstanding, delicious, and amazing!!! I love the orange with the pumpkin, and will be making these again! Thanks so much for the awesome recipe!

Reviewed On: Nov. 23, 2011

AWESOME recipe! I make these for snacks for my kids (and hubby) to take to school. My daughter has a peanut allergy, and many store bought granola bars have peanut flour. So, I tried these, and we fell in love with the taste and simplicity! I make a double batch, individually cut and bag them, and stick them in the freezer. I do not use the parchment paper as a liner, but do use it to push them down firmly into the pan. I also have used a super-easy, no cook recipe on here for Sweetened Condensed milk, which works fabulously if you don't have it on hand. I only had old-fashioned oats, and did not miss the quick-cooking oats. I have tried all sorts of variations, such as chocolate chip and cinnamon raisin. Thanks for a fabulous recipe, that has become a staple in our house!

Reviewed On: Aug. 11, 2011

I am the writer of this recipe, and am so glad that others have enjoyed this as much as my family has. I will agree with other reviewers, that it is perfectly great to use a homemade thousand island dressing, if you don't have any storebought. I usually use a family recipe, which is very similar to Thousand Island Dressing II, but also adds a little grated onion. If you don't use all of the ingredients, feel free to freeze everything except the dressing for later use. If well packaged, the bread, sauerkraut, turkey, and cheese will all freeze perfectly for a second meal...then you just need the dressing! **On a side note, I kindly ask that if you are going to rate my recipe less than 5 stars, that you rate it based on following the recipe, not on crazy substitutions, or whether you think it is accurately named. ; ) This is my only frustration with AR!

Reviewed On: Mar. 29, 2011