Spiced Pumpkin Dip is the perfect appetizer to serve for any fall or winter gathering and it is so easy to make! The warmth of pumpkin pie spice and the citrus flavor from orange extract go great with pumpkin.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
• 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
• 1 teaspoon pure orange extract
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• Gingersnap cookies

DIRECTIONS:

Blend cream cheese and confectioners sugar until smooth in a food processor.

Remove cover, add pumpkin and remaining ingredients. Blend thoroughly. Chill 30 minutes or until ready to serve. Serve with Gingersnap cookies.

Yields: 20 servings