Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

 Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins Recipe

Yield: 1 dozen

Ingredients:

• 1 2/3 cups flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup canned pumpkin
• 2 eggs
• 1 stick (8 tablespoons) butter or margarine - melted
• 6 ounces chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. In a bowl, mix all dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
3. In another bowl, combine all wet ingredients: pumpkin, eggs, and melted butter.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined.
5. Fold in the chocolate chips lightly.
6. Grease a 12-cup muffin pan.
7. Fill each cup with the batter.
8. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
9. Check for doneness using a toothpick; muffins should be slightly underdone when removed.
10. Let cool before serving.