Pumpkin Recipes

I have tried two different pumpkin muffin recipes so far this fall and I have been happy with both of them.  Here are the recipes for both because I can't decide which one I like better.

Pumpkin Muffins (pictured)

makes about 24 muffins

2 1/2 c. sugar

8 oz. package of cream cheese

1/2 c. butter

4 eggs

16 oz. can of pumpkin

3 1/2 c. flour

2 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. cinnamon

1/2 tsp. baking powder

1/4 tsp. ground cloves

1 c. nuts (opt.)

Combine sugar, softened cream cheese, and softened butter, mixing until well blended.  Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.  Blend in pumpkin.  Add combined dry ingredients, mixing just until moistened.  Fold in nuts.  Pour into greased and floured muffin pans.  Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes. 

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

makes about 18 muffins

2 eggs

1 c. sugar

1 can pumpkin

3/4 cup oil

1 1/2 c. flour

1 tsp. baking powder

1 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. cinnamon

1/2 tsp. salt

1 c. chocolate chips

1/2 tsp. vanilla

Mix all ingredients together.  Pour into greased muffin pans.  Bake at 400 for 16-20 minutes.