Pumpkin Spice Monster Cookies

I have been without my Kitchen Aid mixer since we packed up our house back in June.  When we drove across the country we only took the essentials and while I may think my mixer is essential to every day life - others may not agree.  So I left it behind.  

Duncan Hines Spring Bake Contest: Dark Chocolate Mocha Gooey Bottom Bars

 I have a new recipe to share you with but first a short story behind how the bars came to be….

Before we left Washington – during an exceptionally busy day at work – I opened my email and screamed!  My boss came flying into the office, certain tragedy had struck.  As I tried to explain as calmly as I could (ha yea right) – I WON!