Anna's Tiny Kitchen

These treats are perfect for a Fall evening!  Loaded with Pumpkin and gooey caramels, these Blondies are insanely delicious and addictive.  Plus, they are super easy to make! 2 1/2 cups all-purpose unbleached flour 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 heaping teaspoon Pumpkin Pie spice 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup butter, melted 1 cup dark brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 can (15 oz.) Pumpkin puree 1 bag (11 oz.) caramels, unwrapped 1/2 cup evaporated milk Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.  Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.   In a bowl, combine melted butter, egg, and vanilla.  Mix until smooth.  Add sugars and beat well.  Stir in Pumpkin puree and mix well.  Add in flour, cinnamon, Pumpkin Pie spice, baking soda, and salt.  Mix until just combined and smooth. Pour about 2/3 of the mixture into the prepared pan.  The mixture will...

This amazing recipe is adapted from Fran Warde's beautiful cookbook, Simply Delicious Food Morning Noon and Night.  I've made this recipe many times over the years and it is rich and divine!  I love the combination of bananas, caramel and chocolate.  The secret lies in boiling the sweetened condensed milk can in a large pot of water the day before.  Who knew?  Oh and it's perfect for summer because it requires no baking! 1 can sweetened condensed milk (you might not use the entire can) 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs 1/2 cup pure butter 3 firm bananas 1 cup heavy cream 3 Tablespoons confectioner's sugar 3 oz. high quality dark chocolate Place the unopened can of sweetened condensed milk in a large saucepan.  Cover with water, bring to a rolling boil, then reduce the hear and simmer for 3 hours.  Check the water level from time to time and top up as necessary.  Let cool overnight. Melt the butter in a saucepan.  Add t...