pumpkin chocolate chip muffins {bwd}

Fall and pumpkin go hand in hand. Once the leaves start changing colors, I'm itching to bake something with it. Today's Baking With Dorie assignment is perfect for the pumpkin state of mind I'm in.

For the mix-ins, I strayed away from sunflower seeds and nuts and veered into chocolate territory.  Just cause, you know, dark chocolate is supposed to be healthy for you.

I also baked them in mini-muffin pans.  They're cute that way.  The muffins are lightly spiced, moist, delicious and highly addictive.  When they're this size, you don't need to stop at one!

Please visit Chaya at My Sweet and Savory for the original recipe, and also Elizabeth's blog for a gluten-free version.