Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

2 2/3 cup sugar

2/3 cup shortening

16 oz pumpkin

2/3 cup water

4 eggs3

1/3 cup flour

2 tsp baking soda

1 1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp ground cloves

1/2 tsp baking powder

2/3 cup chocolate chips

Mix sugar and shortening. Stir in pumpkin, water and eggs. In separate bowl combine flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves, and baking powder (and nuts or chocolate chips). Stir into pumpkin mixture, just until moistened (batter will be lumpy). Pour into muffin cups. Bake at 350 for 18 - 20 minutes until golden brown. Makes 2 dozen.