Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cupcakes

     Calling all pumpkin lovers! Here's a seasonal treat that's sure to please every crowd. A personal favorite for October & November: Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cupcakes! Sounds scrumptious & they are easy to bake! Here's how:

First gather your ingredients. You will need:

• 1 package of Pillsbury (pudding included) Yellow Cake Mix 
• 1 cup canned pumpkin
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/3 cup oil
• 3 eggs
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips

Prep: Heat oven to 350 degrees & line your cupcake pan with paper baking cups.

Next:

• Combine all of the ingredients (except for chocolate chip) & mix at low speed until moist.
• Then beat at high speed for 2 mins. 
• Fold in the chocolate chips.
• Fill the paper-lined cups until 3/4 full.

*Tip: For a more zesty flavor add Pumpkin Pie Spice to the mix. Yummm*

That's it! The prep is finished! Pop in the oven for 15-20 mins. Then remove the cupcakes from pan & allow to cool.

*For a simple icing, mix 2 tsp cinnamon with a can of cream icing or you can simple sprinkle the tops of the cupcakes with powdered sugar!*