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Pumpkin Muffins
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Glazed Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins

The beauty of this pumpkin muffin recipe is it can be used for just about anything.  Make it into a pumpkin bread,  cookies, add the pumpkin mixture to your pancakes., 
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 muffins
Calories: 733kcal
Author: Candi Elm

Ingredients

Pumpkin Muffin Mix

  • 4 eggs
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 15 oz canned pumpkin
  • 1/2 cup oil
  • 3 cups unbleached flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 1/2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips

Glaze

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1/2 cup butter

Instructions

Pumpkin Mix

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees
  • Line pan with cupcake tins.
  • Combine in large bowl the eggs, sugar, canned pumpkin, and oil until smooth.
  • In a separate a bowl mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon and salt.
  • Slowly add flour mixture into pumpkin mixture until well blended.
  • Fold in Chocolate Chips.
  • Fill each cupcake tin 3/4 way full if not a bit more, this doesn't rise much.
  • Cook for 13-14 minutes.

For the Glaze

  • Add all ingredients to a sauce pan with low heat and blend until mixed well. It will be smooth and silky when done.
  • Spoon just slightly over your cupcake or add a bit more for the drenched gooey look.

Notes

If you want to feel better about eating these for breakfast, go easy or skip the glaze. But they are the perfect bakery treat without the price tag!

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffin | Calories: 733kcal | Carbohydrates: 102g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 520mg | Potassium: 506mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 65g | Vitamin A: 5851IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 5mg