Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins

Ingredients

1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cloves
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
3 large eggs
1 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup chocolate chips turbinado sugar for topping




Method

1. In a large bowl, stir together the flour, salt, baking powder,
cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.

2. In another bowl, stir together the eggs, pumpkin, vegetable oil,
extract, and brown sugar until smooth.

3. Form a well in the dry ingredients and pour in the liquid mixture. Stir
to combine. Fold in the chocolate chips.

4. Spoon the batter into muffin tin. Sprinkle the turbinado sugar over
the muffins. Quickly place the muffins in the oven and reduce the heat
to 375 degrees. Let bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until the tops are
lightly browned and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let cool for a few minutes and then remove the muffins from the pan to
a rack to cool.