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Happy Holidays
from your friends at
Annual Giving Tree
NOVEMBER 17 - DECEMBER 11
Help spread holiday cheer through the annual Giving
Tree, supporting families served by the Hinckley Area
Food Pantry. Visit the Hinckley and Waterman Libraries to
choose an ornament from the tree and fulfill a holiday wish
for a local child or family in need. A meaningful way to give
back and brighten the season for others!
“Quality work by Craftsmen Who Care”
Holiday Open House on Library's Birthday
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM (tentative)
Celebrate a remarkable community milestone as the
Clinton Township Public Library marks its 122nd birthday
with festive holiday cheer! Gather with neighbors and
fellow book lovers to enjoy seasonal celebrations while
honoring over a century of learning, connection, and
community service. Finalized details will be available soon.
For more information, visit ctplibrary.org.
Pumpkin Pie for Pups
INGREDIENTS:
Crust: ¾ cup Oat Flour
½ cup Unsweetened
Applesauce
1 Egg
Filling: ¾ cup Pumpkin Puree
1 Egg
¼ teaspoon Ground
Cinnamon
DIRECTIONS:
Topping: ¼ cup Plain Greek Yogurt
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Crust: In a mixing bowl, combine oat flour, applesauce, and egg.
• Place approximately 1 tablespoon of the crust mixture into each cup
in a one dozen mini muffin pan.
• Use a small spoon to press down the center of the mixture and up
around the sides to form a shallow well.
• Bake crusts for 8 minutes. Then remove the pan from oven.
Filling: While the crusts are baking, prepare the filling by combining
pumpkin puree, egg, and cinnamon.
• Spoon about a tablespoon of filling onto each crust.
• Bake for 10 minutes.
• Remove the pan from oven and allow the pies to cool to room
temperature.
Remove the pies from the pan.
Topping: Top each pie with a small dollop of Greek Yogurt.
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Notes: Store the pies in an airtight container in the
refrigerator for up to 4 days. For longer storage, freeze
them for up to 3 months. Thaw them in the fridge overnight.
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