pumpkin & white chocolate. who knew?

Today I introduce...

The Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffin

adapted from Joy of Baking

1 1/2 C flour

1 t baking soda

1 t cinnamon

1/4 t ground ginger

1/4 t ground cloves

1/4 t ground nutmeg

1/2 t salt

1/2 C unsalted butter

1 C white sugar

2 large eggs

1 t vanilla

3/4 C pumpkin puree

a few chocolate chips, here & there

(the wonder of baking @ my mom's is that she has all these ingredients!!!! I can't wait to grow a spice rack like hers...)

Prehead over to 350 & line 12 muffin cups with liners or spray.

Sift flour, baking soda, spices & salt in large bowl.

In an other bowl, cream butter & sugar until light & fluffy. Add eggs one at a time & beat well. Beat in vanilla.

Fold in chocolate chips.*

Put mixer on low & alternately add flour mixture & pumpkin.

Fill muffin cups and bake for 18-20 minutes.

Makes 12 bundles of joy.

*My mom was out of the regs. So, I thought I'd sprinkle the tops with a few white chocolate chips, you know, so I could pick them out if they tasted gross. But oh my goodness, pumpkin & white chocolate? I love you.

Enjoy!