To prepare the pie crust:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Prepare the pie crust by rolling the dough out to 12-inches in diameter. Next, carefully transfer the dough to a 9-inch pie plate (make sure it’s at least 1 and 1/2 inches deep), gently fit it into the pie plate, trim any excess dough, and flute the edges. Line the pie dough with parchment paper or foil, making sure to cover the bottom and fit it snuggly in the corners and up the sides, then fill with pie weights (dried beans or dry rice work well too).
3. Bake the pie crust at 400°F for 12-15 minutes. Remove from the oven and remove the parchment paper (or foil) and pie weights. Return the pie crust to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.

To prepare the filling:

1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, flour, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves until well combined. In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, pumpkin puree and evaporated milk until well combined. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix together until fully combined.

To make the pumpkin pie:

1. Pour the pumpkin pie filling into the partially baked pie crust. Return to the oven and bake at 400°F for 45-50 minutes, or until the center is almost set (it should be a little wobbly). Remove from the oven and transfer to a wire rack for 2-3 hours to cool completely. Cover tightly and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.

Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup shortening
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 egg
• 1 cup chocolate chips
• 1 1/4 cup flour
• 1 cup oatmeal
• 1 tsp baking soda

Directions

1. Preheat over to 350 F
2. Cream sugar and shortening
3. Add egg and vanilla and beat until creamy
4. Mix flour, oatmeal, and baking soda in a small bowl
5. Blend into shortening mixture until a dough forms
6. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheet
7. Bake for 12-15 minutes