Pumpkin Pie Parfaits

There's not many ways to make a more meaningful Thanksgiving tradition than letting your little helpers help make a part of the Thanksgiving day feast.

Ingredients:

3/4 cup low-fat milk

1 package (3.4 ounce) instant vanilla pudding mix

1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream

1 cup canned pumpkin

1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 cup chopped pecans

32 gingersnap cookies, crushed (about 1- 1 1/2 cups)

Utensils:

Large mixing bowl

Medium bowl

6 Parfait glasses

Re-sealable bag

Rolling pin (*Instead of using a rolling pin, bring in a favorite toy or building block to let the child use to smash the gingersnaps.)

Spoon

Whisk

Instructions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the milk and pudding mix with a whisk for 2 minutes.

2. In a chilled bowl, whip the cream with a whisk until it forms soft peaks.

3. Stir together the pudding, whipped cream, pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice and cinnamon; mix well. Fold in the pecans.

4. Place the gingersnap cookies in a large re-sealable bag and smash using a rolling pin.

5. Spoon half the pudding mixture into parfait glasses; top with half of the gingersnap crumbs. 6. Repeat layers and top with a dollop of whipped topping.

7. Enjoy!