Perfect Pumpkin Pie

1 (15 oz.) can of pumpkin (about two cups)

1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ginger

1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 (9 inch) unbaked deep dish pie shell

Heat over to 425 degrees. Whisk all ingredients in bowl until smooth. Pour into crust.

Now here's the part to remember:  Bake the pie 15 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 350 degrees and bake for an additional 35 to 40 minutes. Insert toothpick. When it comes out clean, the pie is done.

Brownies

1 cup melted margarine (2 sticks)
2 cups sugar
4 medium eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
1 teaspoon vanilla
1-1/4 cups flour

First melt your margarine (I do it in the microwave). Next get out a large bowl and combine the margarine and sugar. Add all four eggs, and beat the mixture until it is sort of fluffy and emulsified. Add the salt, cocoa, and vanilla. Stir up really well. Add the flour. Stir again until the mixture is thick and chocolaty.

Turn the batter into a well oiled 9 by 13-inch pan. Bake at 350° for 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from oven and cool before serving. Cut into 32 small squares.

NOTE: Don’t be tempted to put baking powder or baking soda into this recipe. This recipe does not call for any leavening other than the eggs. This is the secret that makes them chewy and fudgy.

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Blondies

1 cup margarine, softened (2 sticks)
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
4 medium eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
3 cups flour (sifted or fluffed before measuring)
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt

In a large bowl combine the margarine, brown sugar, and white sugar. Beat mixture until it is smooth, satiny mixture. Add the flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix with a big spoon until the batter is thick and smooth.

Turn this batter into a well oiled 9" by 13" rectangular pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes. The bars will rise up and then fall slightly. Remove from the oven when done. Allow the bars to cool before cutting into 24 or 32 pieces.

If desired you may frost these with chocolate or vanilla frosting. These are a pleasant change from brownies.

To fluff up your flour before measuring it, just stir it with a spoon to incorporate some air. If you can't sift or stir your flour then reduce the amount called for to about 2-1/2 cups.

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