Pumpkin Chip Muffins

Pumpkin Chip Muffins

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Ingredients:

1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 - 2/3 flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup canned pumpkin
1 cup chocolate chips

Create it!!

1. preheat oven to 350 F

2. In a large bowl, use a mixer to cream together the shortening and sugar. Add the eggs and mix well.

3. In another bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Use a whisk to make sure all the dry ingredients are well blended.

4. Add the dry ingredients to the shortening, sugar, and egg mixture. Mix well with either a mixer or a wooden spoon.

5. Add the pumpkin, mixing well with a wooden spoon, and add the chips.

6. using a muffin tin lined with paper liners, fill each liner about halfway full.

7. Bake at 350 F for 20 - 23 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in each muffin comes out clean.

* try using a variety of chips that you might have on hand: Chocolate Chips, White Chocolate Chips, Toffee Chips, Butterscotch Chips, Cinnamon Chips. Before adding any chips, divide the batter and add a different flavor chips to each portion of batter. After baking, have a taste test to see which muffin you like best.