how to make pumpkin chocolate chip muffins.

Carter has been quite the little helper in the kitchen lately. Especially since we bought him a new step stool. And, I have been known to be quite the little baker. If there isn't a baked good in my house at any given time, I must be sick. So, it seemed fitting to bake some muffins today. And what better way to celebrate a beautiful fall day than make pumpkin muffins (with chocolate chips of course!).

1. First, gather your equipment. Yep, the beautiful red Kitchen Aid Mixer.
2. Mix the sugar, eggs and pumpkin. Use your "earmuffs." It can be loud.
3. Get the measuring spoons ready.
4. Gather dry ingredients.
5. Add salt (maybe next time I shouldn't be so literal).
6. Add baking powder.
7. Mix thoroughly.
8. Take a break to sample the mini chocolate chips....just to be sure they still taste okay.
9. Mix in chocolate chips. Add an extra handful, just for fun.
10. Take another break to have a sip of milk. After all, what goes better with chocolate than a cold glass of milk?
11. Sit and wait patiently. Okay, sit for 1.5 seconds to take a picture, then play with toys for 20 minutes while they bake.
12. Take warm muffins out of the oven to let cool.
13. Pick out the chocolate chips on top.
14. Take a big bite!
15. Enjoy the yumminess!
16. Later in the day have another one. And, maybe another in the evening too.

(Disclaimer: to anyone who ends up eating one of these muffins, all hands were washed thoroughly before baking. And, we are getting more salt....it just couldn't be salvaged).