PUMPKIN CHIP MUFFINS

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My sisters, brothers and I started cooking and baking when we were young. Mom was a very good teacher-she told us we would learn our way around the kitchen. Now, I tell my kids the same thing! -Cindy Middleton, Champion, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4 large eggs, room temperature
2 cups sugar
1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin
1-1/2 cups canola oil
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, pumpkin and oil until smooth. Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon and salt; gradually add to pumpkin mixture and mix well. Fold in chocolate chips. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full., Bake at 400° for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328 calories, Fat 19g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 250mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.