Pumpkin Muffins!

I LOVE days when all 3 boys take a nap! Granted, Elijah FOUGHT it for all he was worth - I think it took him about an hour to finally give in. But he seriously needed his nap. He needed one yesterday, and I didn't push it like I should have. But boy was I regretting that last night! He was such a pill while we were trying to get a little shopping down. Whew! But anyway, he's down, and since all were quiet, I was able to go ahead & make pumpkin muffins for tomorrow. (Our Care Group is having our Christmas brunch. Yay!) I think these muffins are pretty tasty, but for once, don't take my word for it - just ask Elijah. He LOVES them. I made these Thanksgiving, along with the casserole, and Elijah probably ate about half a dozen little ones. (When I make muffins, I make the regular size, but I also make the mini muffins. Those just seem to be easier for the boys.) This recipe will make either two dozen regular muffins OR a dozen regular muffins and 24 minis. :)

Pumpkin Muffins

1 1/2 c sugar

1/2 c vegetable oil

2 eggs, lightly beaten

8 oz. pumpkin

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp nutmeg

1/4 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp ground cloves

1/4 tsp allspice

1/4 c water

Preheat oven to 350. In a bowl, combine sugar, oil, and eggs. Add pumpkin & mix well. Add each additional ingredient alternately with the water, mixing well with each addition. Pour into greased muffin tins, and bake at 350 30 min. Enjoy!